enjoy

English

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something
  • (transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.
  • (intransitive) To be satisfied or receive pleasure.
  • (transitive) To have sexual intercourse with.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English enjoyen borrowed from Old French enjoier prefix from English joy.

Origin

English

joy

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