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   Please

   /plēz/

   

   verb

   • 1. cause to feel happy and satisfied: "he arranged a fishing trip to please his son"
   • ▪ give satisfaction: "she was quiet and eager to please"
   • ▪ satisfy aesthetically. Similar make happygive pleasure tomake someone pleased/glad/contentmake someone feel gooddelightcharmamusedivertentertainbe agreeable togladdencheer upsatisfygratifyhumorobligecontentsuitinformal:tickle pinkOpposite displeaseannoy
   • 2. take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed: "this is the first time in ages that I can just please myself"
   • ▪ wish or desire to do something: "feel free to wander around as you please" Similar likewantwishdesiresee/think fitchoosebe inclinedwillpreferopt
   • ▪ it is someone's choice to do something: dated "instead of attending the meeting, it pleased him to go off hunting"

   adverb

   • 1. used in polite requests or questions: "please address letters to the Editor"
   • ▪ used to add urgency and emotion to a request: "please, please come home!"
   • ▪ used to agree politely to a request: "“May I call you at home?” “Please do.”"
   • ▪ used in polite or emphatic acceptance of an offer: "“Would you like a drink?” “Yes, please.”"
   • ▪ used to ask someone to stop doing something of which the speaker disapproves: "Rita, please—people are looking"
   • ▪ used to express incredulity or irritation: "You cleaned out the barn in only two hours? Oh, please!"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’, from Latin placere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pleaser noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › pleaseplease | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   please meaning: 1. something that you say to be polite when you are asking for something: 2. used to accept…. Learn more.

3. thecontentauthority.com › blog › pleasure-vs-pleasePleasure vs Please: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

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   Define Please. Please is a verb that means to make someone happy or satisfied by fulfilling their desires or requests. It is often used as a polite expression of request or gratitude, as in “please pass the salt” or “thank you, please come again.”

4. thecontentauthority.com › blog › appease-vs-pleaseAppease vs Please: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

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   Define Please. Please is a verb that means to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone by doing something that they want or ask for. It can also refer to the act of satisfying a need or desire, often by providing something that is desired or needed.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › please_advplease, adv. & int. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word please mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word please. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word please? About 4 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word please pronounced? British English.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › pleasePLEASE | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   used to accept something politely: ‘Would you like a drink ?’ ‘Oh yes, please.’. please. verb. uk / pliːz/ pleasing | pleased. B1. to make someone happy: I only got married to please my parents. (Definition of please from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of please. in Chinese (Traditional)

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pleasesPleases Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PLEASE is to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. How to use please in a sentence. to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction; like, wish; to have the kindness…

8. thecontentauthority.com › blog › enjoy-vs-pleaseEnjoy vs Please: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

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   Let’s define the two words. “Enjoy” means to take pleasure in something or find it satisfying. “Please” is a polite way of making a request or showing courtesy. While both words can be used in similar situations, they have different connotations and can affect how the message is received.