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   please

   /pliːz/

   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: "he was wearing a buttonhole that did not quite please the eye" Similar make happygive pleasure tomake someone pleased/glad/contentmake someone feel gooddelightcharmamusedivertentertainbe agreeable togladdencheer upsatisfygratifyhumourobligecontentsuitinformal: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 ring 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: "Oh please, is that meant to be a serious argument?"

   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 › dictionary › englishPLEASE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLEASE definition: 1. used to make a request more polite: 2. used to add force to a request or demand: 3. used…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PLEASE is to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. How to use please in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEASE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to make someone feel happy or satisfied, or to give someone pleasure: [ I/T ] He did what he could to please her, but she was hard to please. [ T ] I’m pleased to report that sales have increased by 15%. [ I ] She’ll listen to what you say, but in the end she’ll do as/what she pleases (= what she wants to do).

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   Definition of please verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Please definition: (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly. See examples of PLEASE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLEASE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. to give satisfaction, pleasure, or contentment to (a person); make or cause (a person) to be glad 2. to be the.... Click for more definitions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPLEASE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   something that you say to be polite when you are asking for something or asking someone to do something: Could you fill in the form, please? I'll have the curry, please. Please may I use your telephone? Fewer examples. Could you hand me that book, please? Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please?

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › pleaseplease | meaning of please in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   please meaning, definition, what is please: used to be polite when asking someone to...: Learn more.

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    It's please, a small word that makes any request more polite. Saying please is sure to please just about everyone, although different things please different people. Turning in your homework on time will please your teachers, while a good belly rub and some extra treats will please your dog. Definitions of please.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › pleasePlease Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Please definition: To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented.