verb

enjoy

Translation

to take pleasure in, to have the benefit of

I really enjoy reading books.

Enjoy your meal!

He enjoys good health.

to enjoy ((-ing)) to get pleasure from doing (sth.) I enjoy playing tennis.

to enjoy ((sth.)) to get pleasure from (sth.) She enjoyed the film.

to enjoy oneself to have a good time Enjoy yourself at the party!

Synonyms: like, appreciate, relish; Antonyms: dislike, hate

From Old French 'enjoir' (to give joy), from 'en-' (in) + 'joy'.

Think of putting 'joy' 'in' something you do.