with pleasure
idiom
—used to say that one is happy to do something for someone
"Would you deliver a message for me?" "Yes, with pleasure."
Examples of with pleasure in a Sentence
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Using our hands stimulates these neurons, triggering an immediate response in the brain—bathing it in oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, the hormones associated with pleasure.
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Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Grapes have been associated with pleasure since ancient times, a symbol of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry.
—New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
Roberts and Freeman played their roles on Saturday with pleasure, but that was only one day.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
Bhangra rhythms and African drums played late into the night, as the guests squealed with pleasure, their faces illuminated by the torches of fire eaters.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2023
Given the chemistry between the two leads that could restart a dormant nuclear power plant, viewers are likely to come away sated with pleasure after seeing this delightful work.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2023
The stimulant was associated with pleasure and escape.
—Zachary Siegel, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2023
This activation leads to an increase in dopamine levels—a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
Many of the sisters come into their own relationships with pleasure.
—Allison Armijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Grapes have been associated with pleasure since ancient times, a symbol of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry.
—New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
Roberts and Freeman played their roles on Saturday with pleasure, but that was only one day.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
Bhangra rhythms and African drums played late into the night, as the guests squealed with pleasure, their faces illuminated by the torches of fire eaters.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2023
Given the chemistry between the two leads that could restart a dormant nuclear power plant, viewers are likely to come away sated with pleasure after seeing this delightful work.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2023
The stimulant was associated with pleasure and escape.
—Zachary Siegel, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2023
This activation leads to an increase in dopamine levels—a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
Many of the sisters come into their own relationships with pleasure.
—Allison Armijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
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“With pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20pleasure. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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