English · Common Verbs

enjoys

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/

[/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/]

third-person singular of enjoy

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'enjoy': used when he, she, or it does the action of enjoy.

Example

My brother enjoys cooking for the family and always tries new recipes at weekends.

My brother enjoys cooking for the family and always tries new recipes at weekends.

Etymology

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

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.

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