please

verb

\ˈplēz

pleased; pleasing

Definition of please

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction

2 : like, wish do as you please

3 archaic : to have the kindness will you please to enter the carriage— Charles Dickens

transitive verb

1 : to give pleasure to : gratify

2 : to be the will or pleasure of may it please Your Majesty

please

adverb

Definition of please (Entry 2 of 2)

1 —used as a function word to express politeness or emphasis in a request please come in

2 —used as a function word to express polite affirmation like some tea? Please

3 —used as a function word to express scornful disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief you believe that? Oh, please

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Synonyms & Antonyms for please

Synonyms: Verb

agree (with), content, delight, feast, gladden, gratify, rejoice, satisfy, suit, warm

Antonyms: Verb

displease

Examples of please in a Sentence

Verb

He joined the football team to please his father. Her parents were pleased by her decision. It pleases me to know that you liked the gift. They're very hard to please.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The royal family is reportedly not pleased with Thomas Markle's recent round of interviews. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "The Royal Family Is Reportedly "Frustrated" With Meghan Markle's Dad," 4 July 2018 Just as long as — pretty please with a cherry on top? — Kerry Lengel, azcentral, "Review: Nearly Naked Theatre's 'The Submission' is how NOT to add to the diversity debate," 3 July 2018 He wasn't pleased with Egypt's inability to finish plays, even with striker Mohamed Salah back from injury. — Jerome Pugmire, chicagotribune.com, "Cuper doubtful about his future as Egypt coach after Russia loss," 20 June 2018 Though the nations announced a truce over the weekend, Trump has since said he wasn't pleased with the trade negotiations, and tweeted Wednesday that the U.S. may need to change the direction of talks to get a final agreement. — Bloomberg, latimes.com, "Fed on track to raise interest rates in June on belief economy remains in good shape," 23 May 2018 The moves followed a stocks and oil decline in the U.S. Tuesday after Mr. Trump said he wasn’t pleased with recent trade talks with China. — Joanne Chiu, WSJ, "China’s Reduction of Auto Import Tariffs Steers Asia Stocks Lower," 23 May 2018 The Bucks have sold about 1,500 new season ticket packages since January and are pleased with the level of fan interest, Feigin said. — James B. Nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee Bucks hope to crank up the excitement — and season ticket sales — with playoff run," 13 Apr. 2018 There are other aspects of the tax package that could also face problems in their current form; many Republicans aren't pleased with the current Medicaid work requirements legislation (House Bill 3). — Julia O'donoghue, NOLA.com, "Louisiana House considers another temporary fix for budget," 25 Feb. 2018 Of the famous faces spotted at Wimbledon, perhaps the most crowd-pleasing belong to members of the British royal family. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Role the British Royal Family Serves at Wimbledon," 3 July 2018

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