frequently_asked_questions_files/Oxford Thesaurus.pdf

support of charities.
enigma n. puzzle, conundrum, mystery, riddle, poser, problem: How he
escaped is an enigma to the police.
enjoy v. 1 delight in, appreciate, like, take or derive pleasure or
satisfaction in or from, relish (in), fancy, take to, Slang dig,
get a kick or lift or charge out of, get high on, get off on:
Bernard really enjoys Wagner. 2 benefit or profit from, take
advantage of, use, utilize, make use of, use to advantage, have,
possess: He cannot be charged because he enjoys diplomatic
immunity. 3 enjoy oneself. have a good time, make merry, Colloq
have a ball or the time of one's life: I enjoyed myself at your
party.
enjoyment n. 1 pleasure, delight, joy, gratification, satisfaction,
relish, zest, delectation, recreation, entertainment, diversion,
amusement: The public has derived much enjoyment from Shaw's
plays. 2 use, utilization, exercise, possession; benefit,
advantage: As a member, you are entitled to the enjoyment of
all club privileges.
enlarge v. 1 increase, expand, magnify, amplify, extend, swell, dilate,
spread, wax, widen, broaden, lengthen, elongate, stretch,
distend; add to, supplement, augment; inflate; Colloq blow up:
The government will enlarge the area devoted to public parks.
Enlarge the photographs and details appear. 2 enlarge on or
upon. expand on, expatiate on, amplify, expound; detail,
elaborate (on): The speaker was asked to enlarge on her plans
for building new hospitals.
enlighten v. inform, edify, instruct, teach, tutor, educate, coach,
apprise, make aware, advise, counsel: You must enlighten George
on how to behave in public.
enlightened
adj. well-informed, informed, educated, aware, knowledgeable,
literate, rational, reasonable, sensible, common-sense,
commonsensical, broad-minded, open-minded, liberal; cultivated,
civilized, sophisticated, Colloq in the know: In a democracy,
the press serves an enlightened public.
enlist v. 1 enrol, register, join (up), volunteer, sign up or on;