enjoy
verb (used with object)
to experience with joy; take pleasure in.
have enjoyed
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present perfectof enjoy.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The longtime allies and economic partners, who have enjoyed free trade for decades, are now in an escalating trade war with no clear off ramp.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
For every actor, musician, writer and artist who has become a wealthy and enduring celebrity, exponentially more of them have enjoyed a brief, shining moment, never to be heard of again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Commodity prices have enjoyed a strong run up in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Investors have enjoyed a much-needed rally since Friday, following a month-long tech rout that slashed billions of dollars off valuations owing to concerns about the vast sums companies had pumped into artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The perfect prince sounded nervous, and Jack wished they weren’t all about to die so he could have enjoyed it more.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
