v.
Pronunciation: in- ' jo ̇ i, en-
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb : to have a good time
transitive verb
1 : to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : EXPERIENCE < enjoy ed great success>
2 : to take pleasure or satisfaction in
– en · joy · able \ - ə -b ə l \ adjective
– en · joy · able · ness noun
– en · joy · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb
– en · joy · er noun
– enjoy oneself : to have a good time