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/
Korean meaning: ~을 즐기다, ~에서 기쁨을 얻다, ~을 좋아하다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 디**라잇** 인
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
to find pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something greatly
Take delight in the bright sight!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'take'는 고대 영어 'tacan'에서, 'delight'는 고대 프랑스어 'delitier'(기쁘게 하다)에서 왔습니다. 중세 시대부터 '기쁨을 취하다'는 의미로 사용되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She takes delight in watching the sunrise every morning.”
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