take pleasure

Frequency: 7.411.2 per million words

to find enjoyment in something

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Examples (10)

  • He always takes great pleasure in helping others.
  • She took a secret pleasure in watching the children play.
  • Many people take pleasure in simple things like gardening.
  • They take perverse pleasure in other people's misfortunes.
  • I take immense pleasure in reading a good book.
  • The artist takes no pleasure in commercial success if it compromises his art.
  • Do you take any pleasure in your work these days?
  • He took particular pleasure in solving complex puzzles.
  • We should learn to take pleasure in every small victory.
  • She will take lasting pleasure from their achievements.