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Synonyms for

Enjoys

Verb / ˌeˈndʒɔɪz / / ɪˈndʒɔɪz / Another word for enjoys — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take pleasure in something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

relish revel delight enjoy love suffer bask savour savor likes loves appreciates savors cherishes adores treasures

Synonyms by register

Formal

appreciates relishes savors delights in

Informal

likes loves gets a kick out of is into digs

Literary

rejoices in takes pleasure in is fond of

Antonyms

dislikes hates loathes abhors detests resents

Common collocations

  • enjoys life
  • enjoys the moment
  • enjoys the view
  • enjoys reading
  • enjoys cooking
  • enjoys the company
  • enjoys the challenge

Word family

noun enjoyment
verb enjoy
adjective enjoyable
adverb enjoyably

Usage note

Enjoys is a common verb used to express pleasure or satisfaction. It is generally considered informal to neutral in register.

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Example sentences

  1. My little sister enjoys playing with her dolls.
  2. We all enjoy spending time with our family.
  3. I enjoy reading books before going to sleep.
  4. He enjoys playing video games for hours.
  5. She enjoys watching her favorite TV show every day.

Quotes

  • The man who is born with a talent which he was meant to use finds his greatest happiness in using it. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • The greatest wealth is to live content with little. - Plato
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama

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