relish
Translation
to enjoy greatly, to savor
Examples
I relish the challenge of a new project.
I relish the challenge of a new project.
He relishes every moment with his family.
He relishes every moment with his family.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to relish (sth.) He relishes every moment with his family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enjoy, savor, delight in; Antonyms: dislike, hate, detest
Etymology
From Old French 'relaissier' (to release). The sense shifted to 'aftertaste' and then to 'enjoyment'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'release' all your worries and just enjoy the moment. It's a stronger, more active form of 'enjoy'.