/ ɪnˈdʒɔɪ; NAmE / verb
1.
to get pleasure from sth :
[ vn ]
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York.
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it .
[ v -ing ]
I enjoy playing tennis and squash.
2.
[ vn ] enjoy yourself to be happy and get pleasure from what you are doing :
They all enjoyed themselves at the party.
3.
[ vn ] ( formal ) to have sth good that is an advantage to you :
People in this country enjoy a high standard of living.
He's always enjoyed good health.
4.
[ v ] enjoy! ( informal ) used to say that you hope sb gets pleasure from sth that you are giving them or recommending to them :
Here's that book I promised you. Enjoy!
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GRAMMAR
enjoy
Note the following patterns:
I enjoyed myself at the party.
I enjoyed at the party.
Thanks. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks. I really enjoyed.
I enjoy playing basketball.
I enjoy to play basketball.
I enjoy reading very much.
I enjoy very much reading.
I hope you enjoy your trip.
I hope you enjoy with your trip.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French enjoier give joy to or enjoïr enjoy, both based on Latin gaudere rejoice.