take pleasure in

phrasal-verb
UK: /teɪk ˈpleʒər ɪn/
US: /teɪk ˈpleʒər ɪn/

  1. To enjoy something; to find something agreeable or satisfying.

    1. I take pleasure in reading books before bedtime.
    2. She seems to take great pleasure in helping those less fortunate than herself.

  2. To feel satisfaction or gratification from an action, event, or situation.

    1. He will take pleasure in sharing his knowledge with others.
    2. They take pleasure in the simple things, like a walk in the park.

Synonyms

relish savor appreciate delight in enjoy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "take pleasure in" in English means: To enjoy something; to find something agreeable or satisfying., To feel satisfaction or gratification from an action, event, or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "take pleasure in" is /teɪk ˈpleʒər ɪn/ in British English and /teɪk ˈpleʒər ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "take pleasure in": relish, savor, appreciate, delight in, enjoy.

Example usage of "take pleasure in": "I take pleasure in reading books before bedtime.". More examples on the page.