v. en·joyed, en·joy·ing, en·joys v.tr. 1. To receive pleasure or satisfaction from. 2. To have the use or benefit of: enjoys good health. v.intr. Idiom: To have a pleasurable or satisfactory time. enjoy oneself To have a pleasurable or satisfactory time. [Middle English enjoien, from Old French enjoir : en-, intensive pref.; see EN-1 + joir, to rejoice (from Latin gaudēre; see gāu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] en·joya·ble adj. en·joya·bly adv. en·joyer n. |
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