Enjoy

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

Definitions of enjoy

verb to take pleasure or satisfaction in; to experience with joy

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching cartoons.

A2 She enjoys playing the guitar in her free time.

B1 We enjoy going for hikes on the weekends.

B2 He enjoys trying new foods from different cultures.

C1 They enjoy attending live music concerts regularly.

C2 She enjoys immersing herself in classic literature during her leisure time.

Examples of enjoy in a Sentence

formal I thoroughly enjoy attending classical music concerts.

informal I really enjoy hanging out with my friends on the weekends.

slang I totally enjoy binge-watching my favorite TV shows.

figurative I find that I enjoy the taste of victory after working hard towards my goals.

Grammatical Forms of enjoy

• past tense: enjoyed
• plural: enjoys
• comparative: more enjoyable
• superlative: most enjoyable
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will enjoy
• perfect tense: have enjoyed
• continuous tense: is enjoying
• singular: enjoys
• positive degree: enjoyable
• infinitive: to enjoy
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: enjoyed

Origin and Evolution of enjoy

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'enjoy' originated from the Old French word 'enjoier' which means to give joy or to take delight in.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enjoy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of positive experiences and pleasures, beyond just simple joy or delight.