take delight in

verb

To enjoy.

Meanings

verbtake delight in (third-person singular simple present takes delight in, present participle taking delight in, simple past took delight in, past participle taken delight in)

present singular third person takes delight in · participle present taking delight in · past took delight in · participle past taken delight in

  1. idiomaticTo enjoy.

    Synonyms: delight in, feast, luxuriate

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo enjoy.

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