ENJOYS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoys

verb

present tense third-person singular of enjoy

as in loves

to take pleasure in TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen

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as in has

to keep, control, or experience as one's own a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world

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Recent Examples of enjoys Arasha enjoys a few choice manipulative moves in her litany of parts, reversing situations that seem to have no obvious good outcome. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Ye-ji wants an interview, and Mi-ok enjoys the interest and attention. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Much of the coast enjoys a Mediterranean climate that keeps temperatures mild year-round. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 In contrast, the United States borders two benign neighbors and enjoys open sailing on two vast oceans. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 Meg very much enjoys working with her mom — and being the host. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 By definition, neither party enjoys a clear advantage in these contests, so both will look to augment their base support with the votes of independents. — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 The difficulty in bringing suit against UNRWA has been the diplomatic immunity the organization enjoys by virtue of the Charter of the United Nations and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 If a child really enjoys Spanish, French, or German, they should be afforded the opportunity for advanced classes in high school that may lead to various employment opportunities. — Doug Wojcieszak, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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The comedian Nathan Fielder loves to sit just a hair too close to people.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of loves

Verb

The mid-weight denim is rigid, made of 100 percent cotton rigid denim and has a bit of a rustic feel.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
When healthy, Ohtani has the ability to break out of even the most dire of slumps with an otherworldly performance, like that three-homer (as a hitter), 10-strikeout (as a pitcher) all-timer.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of has

Verb

My mother savors her espresso slowly.

— Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.

— Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026

Definition of savors

Verb

Senior Anna Stromberg first started getting her hair styled by Huettl sophomore year, and likes to do a bun with either four braids, dragon braids, or two braids.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
For everyone who likes to cook (or eat), The Grateful Gourmet is the stop.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

Verb

Her path crosses with that of Inocência, an enslaved Black woman who possesses healing knowledge, knows the land, and devises her own strategies of resistance.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
More than 5% of equipment and materials supplied to US chipmakers originate in China, which also possesses some 90% of the rare earths required to manufacture semiconductors, a new report showed.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of possesses

Verb

But above all else, Shelton relishes the opportunity to play tennis on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — the business ends of tournaments, as they’re often called.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As Buddy Crane, a buffoonish, overconfident opposing counsel who works in house for Acme, John Cena relishes his role just as much as Buddy relishes laughing at Kevin.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of relishes

Verb

The latest unit retains the same first six forward ratios as the outgoing Carrera T’s manual transmission, but ditches its predecessor’s somewhat awkward and largely superfluous seventh gear.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Lerner retains her credit as executive proucer alongside Helford; Curtis; Eric and Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang for the Tannenbaum Company; Scott Schwartz; and Lionsgate Television.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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