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English

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-enjoy.ogg|Audio (US)

Etymology
From OF. enjoir (prefix|en|joir), from L. gaudere.

Verb
en-verb

1. To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

#: I enjoy contributing to Wiktionary . . .

1. To have the use or benefit of something

#* . . . while I still enjoy good health

Usage notes
This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing). See Appendix:English catenative verbs

Derived terms
enjoyable
enjoyment
to enjoy oneself

Translations
Catalan: gaudir
French: jouir
Hebrew: ‏× ×�× ×�|× Ö¶×�Ö±× Ö¸×�‎, ‏נש×�ר|נִשְ×�×�ַּר‎
Italian: godere
Malayalam: �സ�വദിയ������ (aasvadikkuka)
Norwegian: nyte, glede seg ved
Romanian: a se delecta
Romansch: giudair
Sardinian: godire
Spanish: disfrutar, gozar
Polish: lubi�
Dutch: genieten

Category:Emotions
Category:Positive words

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