enjoy · verb T /enˈdʒɔɪ/Full view
Nouns: enjoyment
Adjectives: enjoyable
Verbs: enjoy
Adverbs: enjoyably
enjoy (PLEASURE)
A1 to get pleasure from something
Dictionary examples:

I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal.

I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places.

Learner example:

I really enjoyed my party! (Key English Test; A2; Japanese)

enjoy yourself ()
A2 to get pleasure from something that you are doing
Dictionary examples:

I think the party went well - people seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Did you enjoy yourself at the concert last night?

Learner example:

I'm sure you will enjoy yourself and will never regret visiting me and Azerbaijan. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Russian)

enjoy (GOOD SITUATION)
C2 to have or experience something good such as success
Dictionary example:

His play enjoyed great success on Broadway.

Learner example:

Before they can enjoy the flowers of success they have [to] endure [the] unbearable bitterness of failure. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)

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