A1verb 1K

Enjoy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Enjoy

to get pleasure from something

In simple words: to like or take pleasure in something

Enjoy in a sentence

• I really enjoy reading novels in my free time.
• She said she will enjoy the concert next week.
• We enjoy going to the beach during summer.
• He enjoys playing soccer with his friends every weekend.
• Do you enjoy cooking new recipes?

How to use Enjoy

Use 'enjoy' when talking about activities or experiences that are pleasurable. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but is more common in casual conversation. Avoid in overly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

enjoy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'enjoy' as joining a fun activity; you say 'en-joy' when having fun.

Related words

Collocations with Enjoy

• enormously
• greatly
• hugely
• be able to
• seem to
• begin to
• enjoy yourself
• just enjoy it/​something
• enormously
• greatly
• hugely
• be able to
• seem to
• begin to
• enjoy yourself
• just enjoy it/​something

Synonyms for Enjoy

• appreciate
• relish
• savor
• love
• adore

Opposites of Enjoy

• dislike
• hate
• detest

Common mistakes with Enjoy

• Using 'enjoy' with gerunds incorrectly; it should be 'enjoy doing' not 'enjoy to do'.
• Confusing the use of 'enjoy' with 'like' although they have similar meanings, 'enjoy' often implies a deeper appreciation.
• Omitting the object of 'enjoy' can lead to incomplete sentences.

Frequently asked questions about Enjoy

What does Enjoy mean?

to like or take pleasure in something

What is the definition of Enjoy?

to get pleasure from something

How do you use Enjoy in a sentence?

I really enjoy reading novels in my free time.

Can you give another example of Enjoy?

She said she will enjoy the concert next week.

What are synonyms for Enjoy?

Common alternatives include appreciate, relish, savor, love, adore.

What is the opposite of Enjoy?

Opposite meanings include dislike, hate, detest.

What words go with Enjoy?

It commonly pairs with enormously, greatly, hugely, be able to, seem to, begin to, enjoy yourself, just enjoy it/​something, enormously, greatly, hugely, be able to, seem to, begin to, enjoy yourself, just enjoy it/​something.

What are common mistakes when using Enjoy?

Using 'enjoy' with gerunds incorrectly; it should be 'enjoy doing' not 'enjoy to do'. Confusing the use of 'enjoy' with 'like' although they have similar meanings, 'enjoy' often implies a deeper appreciation. Omitting the object of 'enjoy' can lead to incomplete sentences.

How do you pronounce Enjoy?

US: /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enjoy?

Use 'enjoy' when talking about activities or experiences that are pleasurable. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but is more common in casual conversation. Avoid in overly formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Enjoy?

"Enjoy" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.