I Enjoy Enjoyed ɪnˈdʒɔɪ Great Evening Playing Party

• we thoroughly enjoyed our time in new york.
• thanks for a great evening. i really enjoyed it.
• i enjoy playing tennis and squash.
• they all enjoyed themselves at the party.

enjoy

1. to get pleasure from something
• We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York.
• Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it.
• I enjoy playing tennis and squash.
2. to be happy and get pleasure from what you are doing
• They all enjoyed themselves at the party.
• I enjoyed myself at the party.
• Thanks. I really enjoyed it.
• I enjoy playing basketball.
• I enjoy reading very much.
• I hope you enjoy your trip.
3. to have something good that is an advantage to you
• People in this country enjoy a high standard of living.
• He's always enjoyed good health.
4. used to say that you hope somebody gets pleasure from something that you are giving them or recommending to them
• Here's that book I promised you. Enjoy!

Extra Examples

• Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
• I simply enjoy the feeling of power.
• I was just beginning to enjoy it when the rain came down.
• She greatly enjoys her work.
• The kids all seemed to enjoy themselves.
• We enjoyed the game immensely.
• Departmental managers enjoy considerable autonomy in the workplace.
• He has always enjoyed good health.
• Here’s that book I promised you. Enjoy!
• I hope you enjoy your trip.
• Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it.

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they enjoy
• he / she / it enjoys
• past simple enjoyed
• past participle enjoyed
• -ing form enjoying

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French enjoier ‘give joy to’ or enjoïr ‘enjoy’, both based on Latin gaudere ‘rejoice’.