Basic Details
Word: Relish
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: Noun: Great enjoyment or pleasure in something. Verb: To enjoy something greatly.
Synonyms: Enjoyment, delight, pleasure (for noun); savour, delight in, enjoy (for verb)
Antonyms: Displeasure, dislike, aversion (for noun); despise, loathe, hate (for verb)
Idioms and Phrases
- Relish the moment: To fully enjoy a specific experience while it lasts. Example: "As the band played their final song, we all relished the moment, knowing it would soon be over."
- With great relish: To do something with enthusiasm or enjoyment. Example: "She told the story with great relish, making everyone around her laugh."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He relishes every bite of his favourite chocolate cake.
Example 2: We should relish this sunny day at the beach, as it is rare in our country!
Example 3: In her speech, she relished sharing the inspiring stories of those who helped her along the way.
Fun Fact
The word "relish" comes from the Middle English "relishen", meaning to 'appreciate' or 'pleasure in', and has its roots in the Old French word relescher which means 'to lick again.'
Famous Quote
"The only way to deal with the future is to function efficiently on the now." - Gwendolyn Brooks
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "relish" mean as a noun?
a) A type of vegetable
b) Great enjoyment or pleasure
c) A kind of fish
d) A type of music
Answer: b) Great enjoyment or pleasure
2. Which of these is a synonym of "relish" when used as a verb?
a) Dislike
b) Savor
c) Ignore
d) Decline
Answer: b) Savor
3. Which word is an antonym of "relish"?
a) Enjoy
b) Displeasure
c) Delight
d) Cherish
Answer: b) Displeasure
4. Which sentence uses "relish" correctly as a verb?
a) He relished his dinner while watching a movie.
b) She wanted to relish her homework.
c) They relished the rain in winter.
d) I relished my sleep last night.
Answer: a) He relished his dinner while watching a movie.
5. Which idiom refers to enjoying a moment fully?
a) With great relish
b) Lost in thought
c) Under the weather
d) By all means
Answer: a) With great relish
