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enjoy

Main Entry:: en·joy
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈjȯi, 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 <enjoyed great success> 2 : to take pleasure or satisfaction in

— en·joy·able

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\-ə-bəl\ adjective

— en·joy·able·ness noun

— en·joy·ably

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\-blē\ adverb

— en·joy·er noun

— enjoy oneself

: to have a good time

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