take delight in — to find pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something greatly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to find pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something greatly
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk dɪˈlaɪt ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat takes delight in knocking things off my desk while I'm working.
- Children take delight in simple pleasures like blowing bubbles.
- He takes delight in telling dad jokes that make everyone groan.
take delight in
NOUN[/teɪk dɪˈlaɪt ɪn/]
to find pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something greatly
💡 Concept
to find pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something greatly
🎵 Rhyme
Take delight in the bright sight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/teɪk dɪˈlaɪt ɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/teɪk dɪˈlaɪt ɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootdelight
🎵Rhyme
brightflightsightright
right
bright
flight
sight
🔗Collocations
take delight in reading
take great delight
take delight in teasing
take particular delight
take delight in nature
take simple delight
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat takes delight in knocking things off my desk while I'm working.”
“Children take delight in simple pleasures like blowing bubbles.”
😄 Fun example
“He takes delight in telling dad jokes that make everyone groan.”
“She takes delight in watching the sunrise every morning.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
enjoyrelishsavorappreciaterevel in
Antonyms
dislikehatedetest
Related
pleasurejoysatisfactionhappinessenjoyment
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