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Enjoyment

The condition of enjoying anything; pleasure or satisfaction, as in the possession or occupancy of anything; possession and use; as, the enjoyment of an estate.

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Activity 76% connected

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human act…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Pleasance 76% connected

Pleasure; merriment; gayety; delight; kindness.

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Pleasure 76% connected

The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fruition 76% connected

Use or possession of anything, especially such as is accompanied with pleasure or satisfaction; pleasure derived from possession or use.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gusto 76% connected

Nice or keen appreciation or enjoyment; relish; taste; fancy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Relish 76% connected

To taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of; to partake of with gratification; hence, to enjoy; to be pleased with or gratified by; to exper…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Zest 76% connected

A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc.

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Derivationally related 6

Bask 74% connected

To lie in warmth; to be exposed to genial heat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bask 74% connected

To lie in warmth; to be exposed to genial heat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Enjoy 74% connected

To take pleasure or satisfaction in the possession or experience of; to feel or perceive with pleasure; to be delighted with; as, to enjoy the dainti…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Enjoy 74% connected

To take pleasure or satisfaction in the possession or experience of; to feel or perceive with pleasure; to be delighted with; as, to enjoy the dainti…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Love 74% connected

A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderne…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Love 74% connected

A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderne…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Delectation 92% connected

Great pleasure; delight.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Use 92% connected

The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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