enjoy

enjoyverb

To enjoy something is to get pleasure or some other good thing from it.

1. like doingget pleasure from something

   transitive [T] verb + object [V + obj] verb + -ing form [V + -ing]

   • Did you enjoy the movie? V + obj
   • I really enjoy cooking for friends. V + -ing
   • She enjoys long walks by the sea. V + obj
   • We're enjoying our vacation so far. V + obj

   Collocations

   adverb + verb really enjoy, thoroughly enjoy, greatly enjoy

   verb + noun enjoy a meal, enjoy the view, enjoy the party, enjoy life

   Synonyms like; love

   Antonyms dislike; hate

2. enjoy yourselfhave a good time

   Used with myself, yourself, themselves, and the other words ending in -self or -selves.

   transitive [T] verb + object [V + obj]

   • Did you enjoy yourselves at the beach? V + obj
   • Go out and enjoy yourself! V + obj
   • Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. V + obj

   Collocations

   phrase enjoy yourself, enjoy yourselves, enjoy themselves

3. have something goodhave something good or useful, such as good health or an advantage

   transitive [T] verb + object [V + obj] formal

   • She has always enjoyed good health. V + obj
   • Workers here enjoy many benefits. V + obj
   • The hotel enjoys a fine view of the bay. V + obj

   Collocations

   verb + noun enjoy good health, enjoy an advantage, enjoy success, enjoy support