Please

/pliːz/

The meaning and definition of Please, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
    β€œHer presentation pleased the executives.”
  2. To desire; to will; to be pleased by.
    β€œJust do as you please.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms desire will satisfy
Antonyms annoy disgust displease irritate

Origin

From Middle English plesen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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