Emotions / A2

in-JOY/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

To enjoy is to get pleasure from something. Enjoy + noun or enjoy + -ing: enjoy music, enjoy swimming. Not “enjoy to swim.” Enjoy yourself means have a good time. Like is weaker; love is stronger.

Meaning

To get pleasure from something.

Examples

• “I enjoy walking in the evening.”
• “Did you enjoy the meal?”
• “I enjoy learning new words.”

Good to know

enjoy + noun / enjoy + -ing. Not “enjoy to.” enjoy yourself = have fun.

Near in meaning

like

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