relish1 verbrelish2 noun
relishrel‧ish1 /ˈrelɪʃ/ ●○○ verb [transitive] 
VERB TABLE
relish
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | relish |
| he, she, it | relishes | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | relished |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have relished |
| he, she, it | has relished | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had relished |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will relish |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have relished |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am relishing |
| he, she, it | is relishing | |
| you, we, they | are relishing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was relishing |
| you, we, they | were relishing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been relishing |
| he, she, it | has been relishing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been relishing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be relishing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been relishing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Ella relished her short freedom during the summer.
- I really didn't relish the idea of being alone for two weeks.
- I stayed with an Israeli family, and relished the chance to soak up their culture at ground-level.
- Ida clearly relishes proving other people wrong.
- Setting up your own business is never easy, but Frank relished the challenge.
- She clearly relished the prospect of breaking the news to them.
- The interviewer seemed to relish asking her personal questions.
- Cultivation: Very indifferent to conditions, though it will relish a planting medium consisting of nutritious detritus.
- Gwynn considers himself a self- motivator, but clearly he relishes proving others wrong.
- I never particularly relished torture, but I resigned myself to it when I arrived in Algiers..
- Nader is relishing the leverage and the limelight.
- Rioch lifted Middlesbrough's fortunes after the liquidation crisis of 1986 and could relish another rebuilding job at Darlington.
- These groups relish their own obscurity, because it allows them to do things in a covert manner, like cockroaches.
- This is the sort of position that most media moguls would relish the chance to exploit.
- We sit down to our morning bowl of coffee relishing everything we can see, touch, taste, or smell.
Longman Language Activatorto enjoy something, especially something bad or wrong
to enjoy something that most people would not like: · Her job is very stressful, but she seems to revel in it.revel in doing something: · Tom seems to revel in disagreeing with everything I say.
to enjoy doing something, especially something that is difficult, dangerous, or unkind: · I love speaking to a large audience. I get a real kick out of it.get a kick out of doing something: · Maggie seems to get a big kick out of flirting with other people's husbands.
to very much enjoy doing something that is difficult or hurts other people: · Setting up your own business is never easy, but Frank relished the challenge.relish doing something: · The interviewer seemed to relish asking her personal questions.relish the chance/opportunity to do something: · I stayed with an Israeli family, and relished the chance to soak up their culture at ground-level.relish the thought/prospect/idea of doing something (=relish the idea of doing something in the future): · She clearly relished the prospect of breaking the news to them.· I really didn't relish the idea of being alone for two weeks.
to get pleasure from someone else's failure or bad luck, especially when you have been more successful or luckier than them: · "I told you that idea wouldn't work.'' "Well, there's no need to gloat.''gloat about/at/over: · Jane used to gloat over other people's misfortunes.· "What are you gloating about?" he said in an irritated voice.
to enjoy being sad, feeling sorry for yourself etc, especially in order to make people notice you and pay attention to you: wallow in grief/guilt/pity etc: · Since his girlfriend left him, he's been wallowing in self-pity.· Wallowing in angst at the unfairness of it all will only make the problem worse.
to enjoy doing something bad to other people: · Charlie's always bullying the smaller kids. He seems to take pleasure in it.take pleasure in doing something: · He appears to take pleasure in hurting her feelings.
to enjoy doing something that makes other people feel a little uncomfortable or embarrassed: · Most people delight in a bit of scandal, especially when it involves public figures.delight in doing something: · She's the kind of woman who delights in pointing out other people's mistakes.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
I don’t relish the thought of you walking home alone. He relishes the chance to play Hamlet.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
to enjoy an experience or the thought of something that is going to happenrelish the prospect/thought/idea I don’t relish the thought of you walking home alone. He relishes the chance to play Hamlet.· Children enjoy a challenge so the work should not be too easy.
(=enjoy the thought of it very much)· She would have to speak to him. She didn’t relish the prospect.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· But in the event, most of the speakers and delegates appeared to relish the challenges that lay ahead.· Lyons is relishing the challenge ahead, and he is determined to succeed.· But those who were adequately prepared clearly relished the challenge, and emerged even stronger from the ordeal.· Earlier in the year Mansell told me that Indycar racing fascinated him - and he would relish its new challenge.
· This is the sort of position that most media moguls would relish the chance to exploit.· They relished every chance to stymie him.· A good retailer will relish the chance to show you how good they and their products are.· Atkinson's Ayresome Park performance showed he is relishing the chance to play alongside the £2.3 million new boy.
· It is only natural that the player relishes the idea of playing for them.· Even narcotics officials do not relish the idea of killing farmers.· Charman, a stickler for musical purity, did not relish the idea.· He rather relished the idea of secret investigations.
· Graham relished the opportunity to upstage Chelsea and found in the talented Russell the width to dominate the game from midfield.· He's relishing his new opportunity.· While relishing this opportunity there is a need for considered action.· Ageing people usually relish any opportunity they have to express their feelings.
· I did not relish the prospect.· Western governments do not relish the prospect of Iliescu returning to power.· Do you relish the prospect of the open road?· She didn't relish the prospect.· Friends' I would definitely relish the prospect of being drawn against Milan.· Not relishing the prospect of a cold wet night solo on the beach, I had to follow!
· Townshend may not relish a role as elder custodian of the nation s youth, but it suits him.
· He did not relish the thought of joining the opposition one bit.· Instead of being uneasy or anxious or angry, I suddenly relished the thought of calculated confrontation.· Those large and lumpish hands could produce exquisitely fine work when required, and she relished the thoughts of others.· Although most soldiers accepted combat, few relished the thought.
VERB· Luks's heroine seemed to relish her seductive power.· They do not seem to relish this.
I don’t relish the thought of you walking home alone.relish the chance/opportunity He relishes the chance to play Hamlet.relish1 verbrelish2 noun
relishrelish2 noun WORD ORIGINrelish2
Origin:
1500-1600 Old French reles ‘something left behind’, from relessier; ➔ RELEASE1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- sweet pickle relish
- As the magazine with heavy sarcasm reported: Lady Betty adopted her new career with relish.
- Denis could hear the tone of sarcastic relish in his voice.
- He argued with tremendous vigour, and when he demolished his victims it was with evident relish.
- Place a dollop of relish on plates and top with quail.
- To make relish, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Top the chicken with tomato mango relish.
WORD SETS
afters, nounalmond, nounanchovy, nounapple, nounapricot, nounartichoke, nounasparagus, nounaspic, nounaubergine, nounavocado, nounbacon, nounbagel, nounbaguette, nounbaked beans, nounbanana, nounbap, nounbarley sugar, nounbatter, nounbear claw, nounbhaji, nounbiscuit, nounbisque, nounblancmange, nounbloater, nounblood orange, nounblue cheese, nounboiled sweet, nounbologna, nounbouillon, nounbread, nounbreadfruit, nounbreast, nounBrie, nounbrioche, nounbroad bean, nounbroccoli, nounbrownie, nounBrussels sprout, nounbubble and squeak, nounbullseye, nounburger, nounburrito, nounbutter, nounbutter bean, nounbutterfat, nounbutterscotch, nounCanadian bacon, nouncanapé, nouncandy apple, nouncandy cane, nouncandyfloss, nouncannelloni, nouncantaloup, nouncaramel, nouncarrot, nouncashew, nouncauliflower, nouncaviar, nouncelery, nouncereal, nouncheddar, nouncheeseburger, nouncheesecake, nounchew, nounchewing gum, nounchicken, nounchicken-fried steak, nounchilli, nounChinese leaves, nounchip, nounchipolata, nounchitterlings, nounchoc, nounchoccy, nounchoc-ice, nounchocolate, nounchocolate chip cookie, nounchop, nounchop suey, nounchowder, nounchow mein, nounChristmas cake, nounChristmas cookie, nounChristmas pudding, nounchutney, nounclementine, nouncock-a-leekie, nouncoconut, nouncod, nouncoleslaw, nouncollard greens, nouncompote, nouncoq au vin, nounCornish pasty, nouncouscous, nouncrème caramel, nouncrepe, nouncrumble, nouncurry, nounDanish, nounDanish pastry, noundessert, noundevil's food cake, noundigestive biscuit, noundill pickle, noundip, noundish, noundoorstep, noundory, noundouble cream, noundouble-decker, noundoughnut, noundressing, noundrumstick, nounduck, noundumpling, nounDundee cake, nounenchilada, nounfaggot, nounfava bean, nounfish, nounfish and chips, nounfishcake, nounfish finger, nounfish stick, nounflapjack, nounfoie gras, nounfondant, nounfondue, nounfortune cookie, nounfrankfurter, noungammon, noungarbanzo, noungâteau, noungelatin, nounghee, noungherkin, noungiblets, nounginger, adjectivegingerbread, nounginger nut, nounglacé, adjectiveglacé icing, noungoose, noungooseberry, noungoulash, noungranola, noungrape, noungrapefruit, noungravy, noungreen bean, noungreengage, noungreen onion, noungreen pepper, noungreen salad, noungriddlecake, nounguacamole, nounhaggis, nounhamburger, nounharicot, nounhash, nounhash browns, nounhazelnut, nounheavy, adjectiveheavy cream, nounhelping, nounhero, nounhock, nounhominy, nounhomogenized, adjectivehoney, nounhors d'oeuvre, nounhorseradish, nounhot-cross bun, nounhot dog, nounhotpot, nounhoumous, nounhuckleberry, nounhumbug, nounhumus, nounice, nouniceberg lettuce, nounice cream, nouningredient, nouninstant, adjectiveIrish stew, nouniron rations, nounjacket potato, nounjalapeño, nounjam, nounjambalaya, nounjawbreaker, nounJell-O, nounjelly, nounjelly baby, nounjelly bean, nounjelly roll, nounjerky, nounJerusalem artichoke, nounkabob, nounkale, nounkebab, nounkedgeree, nounkernel, nounketchup, nounkidney, nounkidney bean, nounkipper, nounkiwi fruit, nounkorma, nounkumquat, nounlamb, nounlasagne, nounleek, nounlemon, nounlemon curd, nounlemon sole, nounlentil, nounlettuce, nounlima bean, nounlime, nounlinguini, nounliquorice, nounliver, nounliver sausage, nounloaf, nounlobster, nounloganberry, nounlollipop, nounlox, nounlozenge, nounluncheon meat, nounlychee, nounmacaroni, nounmacaroon, nounmarzipan, nounmash, nounmatzo, nounmayo, nounmayonnaise, nounmeatball, nounmeatloaf, nounMelba toast, nounmelon, nounmeringue, nounmilk pudding, nounmincemeat, nounmince pie, nounminestrone, nounmixed grill, nounmonkey nut, nounmoussaka, nounmousse, nounmuesli, nounmuffin, nounmulberry, nounmullet, nounmulligatawny, nounmunchies, nounmush, nounmushy peas, nounmuskmelon, nounmussel, nounmutton, nounnachos, nounnan, nounneapolitan, adjectivenectarine, nounnonpareil, nounnoodle, nounnougat, nounoat cake, nounoatmeal, nounomelette, nounopen-faced sandwich, nounopen sandwich, nounorange, nounoven-ready, adjectiveoyster, nounpacked lunch, nounpaella, nounpancake, nounpantry, nounpapaya, nounpaprika, nounparfait, nounParmesan, nounparsley, nounparsnip, nounparson's nose, nounpassion fruit, nounpasta, nounpastrami, nounpastry, nounpasty, nounpâté, nounpatty, nounpavlova, nounpawpaw, nounpea, nounpeach, nounPeach Melba, nounpeanut, nounpeanut butter, nounpear, nounpease pudding, nounpecan, nounpemmican, nounpeppermint, nounpepperoni, nounpersimmon, nounpickle, nounpilchard, nounpineapple, nounpippin, nounpistachio, nounpitta bread, nounpizza, nounplantain, nounplum, nounplum pudding, nounpomegranate, nounpopcorn, nounpoppadom, nounPopsicle, nounpound cake, nounprofiterole, nounpudding, nounquiche, nounradish, nounragout, nounraisin, nounrasher, nounraspberry, nounravioli, nounredcurrant, nounred pepper, nounrelish, nounrice pudding, nounrisotto, nounrissole, nounroly-poly, nounsalad, nounsalsa, nounsamosa, nounsausage roll, nounsavoury, nounschnitzel, nounsemolina, nounshepherd's pie, nounsherbet, nounsoft-boiled, adjectivesole, nounsorbet, nounsoufflé, nounsoup, nounsour cream, nounsoy sauce, nounspaghetti, nounSpam, nounspare ribs, nounspeciality, nounspecialty, nounsponge, nounsubmarine sandwich, nounsuccotash, nounsucker, nounsummer pudding, nounsundae, nounsushi, nounsweet, nounsweetbread, nounsweetie, nounsweet roll, nounSwiss roll, nounSwiss steak, nounsyllabub, nountagliatelle, nounterrine, nountoad-in-the-hole, nounvol-au-vent, nounwafer, nounwaffle, nounwater biscuit, nounwater chestnut, nounwater ice, nounwatermelon, nounweenie, nounWelsh rarebit, nounwhip, nounwhipped cream, nounwhipping cream, nounYorkshire pudding, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I ate with great relish, enjoying every bite.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[uncountable] great enjoyment of somethingwith relish I ate with great relish, enjoying every bite.· Children enjoy a challenge so the work should not be too easy.
(=enjoy the thought of it very much)· She would have to speak to him. She didn’t relish the prospect.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· With great relish he would recount the story of how he had surprised Branson one morning outside his house in Denbigh Terrace.· With great relish, Janet asked him just who he thought was in charge of the campaign against him.
I ate with great relish, enjoying every bite.2[countable, uncountable] a thick spicy sauce made from fruits or vegetables, and usually eaten with meat: a hot dog with mustard and relish