English · Common Verbs

enjoy

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

[/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/]

to take pleasure in something

Beginnerverb

Definition

Base form of 'enjoy': to take pleasure in something.

Example

I really enjoy reading adventure stories by the fire on cold winter evenings.

I really enjoy reading adventure stories by the fire on cold winter evenings.

Etymology

From Old French 'enjoier' (to give joy), from Latin 'gaudere'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used as the dictionary form after 'to' and with most present-tense subjects.

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