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{
"enjoin":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": forbid , prohibit":[
"was enjoined by conscience from telling a lie"
],
": to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition":[
"enjoined us to be careful"
],
": to prohibit by a judicial order : put an injunction on":[
"a book had been enjoined prior to publication",
"\u2014 David Margolick"
]
},
"examples":[
"He was enjoined by his conscience from telling a lie.",
"The judge enjoined them from selling the property.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On Monday, Scott Zweig, an attorney who has been a vocal opponent to changing the mascots, filed a lawsuit along with resident Mary McGowan seeking to enjoin the school board from voting on the matter. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
"Multiple lawsuits are pending to enjoin California\u2019s mandates. \u2014 Kenin M. Spivak, National Review , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Project Veritas tries to embarrass progressives by making secret videos of them, and last year petitioned the Court to enjoin Massachusetts from enforcing a state law that bans the surreptitious taping of public officials. \u2014 Jane Mayer, The New Yorker , 21 Jan. 2022",
"In the Arkansas case, plaintiffs are asking the court to enjoin Arkansas from using the maps for state House elections, setting up a legal fight months before the boundaries are set to be put to use. \u2014 Ryan Tarinelli, Arkansas Online , 30 Dec. 2021",
"Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett have declined to enjoin New York\u2019s and Maine\u2019s healthcare-worker vaccine mandates that deny religious, but not medical, exemptions. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 20 Dec. 2021",
"The lawsuit also seeks to enjoin James' involvement in any civil or criminal actions against the former President or his company. \u2014 Sonia Moghe, CNN , 20 Dec. 2021",
"The Court previously refused, by a slim 5-4 vote, to temporarily enjoin enforcement of the Texas law prior to holding a full oral argument on it. \u2014 Evan Gerstmann, Forbes , 1 Nov. 2021",
"The Supreme Court has turned back several times already various efforts to enjoin other vaccine requirements. \u2014 NBC News , 7 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French enjoindre , from Latin injungere , from in- + jungere to join \u2014 more at yoke":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"in-\u02c8j\u022fin",
"en-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for enjoin command , order , bid , enjoin , direct , instruct , charge mean to issue orders. command and order imply authority and usually some degree of formality and impersonality. command stresses official exercise of authority. a general commanding troops order may suggest peremptory or arbitrary exercise. ordered his employees about bid suggests giving orders peremptorily (as to children or servants). she bade him be seated enjoin implies giving an order or direction authoritatively and urgently and often with admonition or solicitude. a sign enjoining patrons to be quiet direct and instruct both connote expectation of obedience and usually concern specific points of procedure or method, instruct sometimes implying greater explicitness or formality. directed her assistant to hold all calls the judge instructed the jury to ignore the remark charge adds to enjoin an implication of imposing as a duty or responsibility. charged by the President with a secret mission",
"synonyms":[
"call (for)",
"claim",
"clamor (for)",
"command",
"demand",
"exact",
"insist (on)",
"press (for)",
"quest",
"stipulate (for)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070703",
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"enjoining":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": forbid , prohibit":[
"was enjoined by conscience from telling a lie"
],
": to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition":[
"enjoined us to be careful"
],
": to prohibit by a judicial order : put an injunction on":[
"a book had been enjoined prior to publication",
"\u2014 David Margolick"
]
},
"examples":[
"He was enjoined by his conscience from telling a lie.",
"The judge enjoined them from selling the property.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On Monday, Scott Zweig, an attorney who has been a vocal opponent to changing the mascots, filed a lawsuit along with resident Mary McGowan seeking to enjoin the school board from voting on the matter. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
"Multiple lawsuits are pending to enjoin California\u2019s mandates. \u2014 Kenin M. Spivak, National Review , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Project Veritas tries to embarrass progressives by making secret videos of them, and last year petitioned the Court to enjoin Massachusetts from enforcing a state law that bans the surreptitious taping of public officials. \u2014 Jane Mayer, The New Yorker , 21 Jan. 2022",
"In the Arkansas case, plaintiffs are asking the court to enjoin Arkansas from using the maps for state House elections, setting up a legal fight months before the boundaries are set to be put to use. \u2014 Ryan Tarinelli, Arkansas Online , 30 Dec. 2021",
"Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett have declined to enjoin New York\u2019s and Maine\u2019s healthcare-worker vaccine mandates that deny religious, but not medical, exemptions. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 20 Dec. 2021",
"The lawsuit also seeks to enjoin James' involvement in any civil or criminal actions against the former President or his company. \u2014 Sonia Moghe, CNN , 20 Dec. 2021",
"The Court previously refused, by a slim 5-4 vote, to temporarily enjoin enforcement of the Texas law prior to holding a full oral argument on it. \u2014 Evan Gerstmann, Forbes , 1 Nov. 2021",
"The Supreme Court has turned back several times already various efforts to enjoin other vaccine requirements. \u2014 NBC News , 7 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French enjoindre , from Latin injungere , from in- + jungere to join \u2014 more at yoke":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"in-\u02c8j\u022fin",
"en-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for enjoin command , order , bid , enjoin , direct , instruct , charge mean to issue orders. command and order imply authority and usually some degree of formality and impersonality. command stresses official exercise of authority. a general commanding troops order may suggest peremptory or arbitrary exercise. ordered his employees about bid suggests giving orders peremptorily (as to children or servants). she bade him be seated enjoin implies giving an order or direction authoritatively and urgently and often with admonition or solicitude. a sign enjoining patrons to be quiet direct and instruct both connote expectation of obedience and usually concern specific points of procedure or method, instruct sometimes implying greater explicitness or formality. directed her assistant to hold all calls the judge instructed the jury to ignore the remark charge adds to enjoin an implication of imposing as a duty or responsibility. charged by the President with a secret mission",
"synonyms":[
"call (for)",
"claim",
"clamor (for)",
"command",
"demand",
"exact",
"insist (on)",
"press (for)",
"quest",
"stipulate (for)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014905",
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"enjoy":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to have a good time":[],
": to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience":[
"enjoyed great success"
],
": to take pleasure or satisfaction in":[]
},
"examples":[
"Relax and enjoy the view.",
"He always enjoys a good laugh.",
"No one enjoys being teased.",
"She enjoyed great success in her new business.",
"The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.",
"They enjoyed a large income from their investments.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"All public health guidelines will be followed so that everyone can enjoy a safe and spectacular event. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 1 July 2022",
"Now more popular than ever before, glamping attracts outdoor enthusiasts from throughout the world who enjoy being close to nature. \u2014 Roger Sands, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"While many people enjoy a simple hot dog with some ketchup or mustard, people across the country prefer different kinds of hot dogs with different toppings. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"The house is mainly a gallery of artifacts that fans can enjoy while walking on the very floors that Hank (still Hiram at the time) did. \u2014 Richard Selden, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
"For those who enjoy viciousness, the scenes may offer a biting, cathartic release. \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"Whether your guests will be young, old, or somewhere in between, the best way to throw a 4th of July party is to plan a variety of easy, low-stress activities that all your guests will enjoy . \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 30 June 2022",
"Lake Champlain today is a perfect place enjoy the pristine wilderness and especially the autumn foliage of northern New England, or search for Champy. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
"The free street festival transforms alleys and other urban places into exhibition spaces where attendees can enjoy art, music and other performances. \u2014 Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune , 29 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English enjoien , from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"en-",
"in-\u02c8j\u022fi"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adore",
"delight (in)",
"dig",
"fancy",
"get off (on)",
"groove (on)",
"like",
"love",
"rejoice (in)",
"relish",
"revel (in)",
"savor",
"savour"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185732",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"enjoyable":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to have a good time":[],
": to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience":[
"enjoyed great success"
],
": to take pleasure or satisfaction in":[]
},
"examples":[
"Relax and enjoy the view.",
"He always enjoys a good laugh.",
"No one enjoys being teased.",
"She enjoyed great success in her new business.",
"The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.",
"They enjoyed a large income from their investments.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"All public health guidelines will be followed so that everyone can enjoy a safe and spectacular event. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 1 July 2022",
"Now more popular than ever before, glamping attracts outdoor enthusiasts from throughout the world who enjoy being close to nature. \u2014 Roger Sands, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"While many people enjoy a simple hot dog with some ketchup or mustard, people across the country prefer different kinds of hot dogs with different toppings. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"The house is mainly a gallery of artifacts that fans can enjoy while walking on the very floors that Hank (still Hiram at the time) did. \u2014 Richard Selden, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
"For those who enjoy viciousness, the scenes may offer a biting, cathartic release. \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"Whether your guests will be young, old, or somewhere in between, the best way to throw a 4th of July party is to plan a variety of easy, low-stress activities that all your guests will enjoy . \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 30 June 2022",
"Lake Champlain today is a perfect place enjoy the pristine wilderness and especially the autumn foliage of northern New England, or search for Champy. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
"The free street festival transforms alleys and other urban places into exhibition spaces where attendees can enjoy art, music and other performances. \u2014 Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune , 29 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English enjoien , from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"en-",
"in-\u02c8j\u022fi"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adore",
"delight (in)",
"dig",
"fancy",
"get off (on)",
"groove (on)",
"like",
"love",
"rejoice (in)",
"relish",
"revel (in)",
"savor",
"savour"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001340",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"enjoyably":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to have a good time":[],
": to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience":[
"enjoyed great success"
],
": to take pleasure or satisfaction in":[]
},
"examples":[
"Relax and enjoy the view.",
"He always enjoys a good laugh.",
"No one enjoys being teased.",
"She enjoyed great success in her new business.",
"The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.",
"They enjoyed a large income from their investments.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"All public health guidelines will be followed so that everyone can enjoy a safe and spectacular event. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 1 July 2022",
"Now more popular than ever before, glamping attracts outdoor enthusiasts from throughout the world who enjoy being close to nature. \u2014 Roger Sands, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"While many people enjoy a simple hot dog with some ketchup or mustard, people across the country prefer different kinds of hot dogs with different toppings. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"The house is mainly a gallery of artifacts that fans can enjoy while walking on the very floors that Hank (still Hiram at the time) did. \u2014 Richard Selden, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
"For those who enjoy viciousness, the scenes may offer a biting, cathartic release. \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"Whether your guests will be young, old, or somewhere in between, the best way to throw a 4th of July party is to plan a variety of easy, low-stress activities that all your guests will enjoy . \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 30 June 2022",
"Lake Champlain today is a perfect place enjoy the pristine wilderness and especially the autumn foliage of northern New England, or search for Champy. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
"The free street festival transforms alleys and other urban places into exhibition spaces where attendees can enjoy art, music and other performances. \u2014 Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune , 29 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English enjoien , from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"en-",
"in-\u02c8j\u022fi"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adore",
"delight (in)",
"dig",
"fancy",
"get off (on)",
"groove (on)",
"like",
"love",
"rejoice (in)",
"relish",
"revel (in)",
"savor",
"savour"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040627",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"enjoyment":{
"antonyms":[
"nonpossession"
],
"definitions":{
": possession and use":[
"the enjoyment of civic rights"
],
": something that gives keen satisfaction":[
"the poorest life has its enjoyments and pleasures"
],
": the action or state of enjoying":[]
},
"examples":[
"She always found sports to be a source of great enjoyment .",
"I read the book strictly for my own enjoyment .",
"the enjoyment of good health",
"This is land set aside for the public's enjoyment .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Full enjoyment of #SRHR is essential for individuals\u2019 health and freedoms. \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
"Surprise him with a gourmet cheese tasting box, or keep the enjoyment coming all year long with a grilling subscription. \u2014 Rebekah Lowin, Country Living , 1 June 2022",
"On average there has been a long-term moderate upward trend in stress, worry, and sadness in Africa and a long-term decline in the enjoyment of life. \u2014 Faustine Ngila, Quartz , 31 May 2022",
"But mostly, having companions nearby for any excursion multiplied the enjoyment . \u2014 Gloria Liu, The Atlantic , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Identifying new flavor compounds that specifically target these novel proteins may help increase the enjoyment of food and drink by the millions of people experiencing smell or taste disorders, including those caused by COVID-19. \u2014 Steven D. Munger, The Conversation , 5 Oct. 2021",
"But few do it with as much ease and enjoyment as Makar. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"But even that moment or period of appreciation or enjoyment doesn\u2019t mean that the same feeling extended five years after the documentary. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
"According to a Springer Link study on how activity and weather impact seasonal and non-seasonal depression, activity level and enjoyment tends to be low in inclement weather, and those aren't season-specific. \u2014 Nikki Brown, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"in-\u02c8j\u022fi-m\u0259nt",
"en-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"control",
"hands",
"keeping",
"possession"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072351",
"type":[
"noun"
]
}
}