enjoys

verb

present tense third-person singular of enjoy
1
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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2
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 At the same time, the collaboration enjoys enormous gains on two other lists. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Opponents say the current setup is just right and that Iceland already enjoys all the benefits of European integration without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably will come from being a full member. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Arizona enjoys such an assortment of bats because of its proximity to the tropics, where bats migrate from. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Still, each guest enjoys their secluded villa, private spa time, and a personal guide to arrange hiking and water excursions like snorkeling and surfing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Sverre, who enjoys skiing and biking, attended Elvebakken Upper Secondary School. — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Additionally, a dog that enjoys its time with its owner is more likely to listen. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Williams enjoys Schiaparelli and Dior runway shows, but had never had a stylist before meeting Keopple. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Her husband, Isaac Marnik, works with a nonprofit that provides after-school and summer programs for youngsters, and the family enjoys hiking and camping. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
  1. loves
  2. has
  3. savors
  4. owns
  5. likes
  6. possesses
  7. relishes
  8. retains
Verb
  • Nobody loves bug bites, or the scent of being doused in bug spray.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sonny Dykes loves this job, this town, and Auburn wasn’t hiring him no matter how much his agent wanted to sell that empty threat.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 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
  • Requests for comment were sent to the Red Sox and Audacy, which owns WEEI, but were not immediately returned.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rocket Companies, its parent company, also owns companies that provide title insurance, property valuations and more.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of owns
Verb
  • Henderson also likes the Garden's coming schedule of bookings, which remains robust.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, is there any reliable way for working out whether someone likes us or is trying to take advantage of us, or trying to manipulate us?
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of likes
Verb
  • The club see him as a versatile player who fits their tactical system and possesses significant potential.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The country already possesses 85 percent of the world’s battery manufacturing capacity.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of possesses
Verb
  • 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
  • Zero Company relishes the quiet moments where your characters get to bond, translating those bonds directly into gameplay enhancements and skills in battle.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of relishes
Verb
  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The rock retains water, allowing roots to seek out moisture during the dry summer months.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of retains

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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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