1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of please
As his fame ballooned, fans started showing up at his family’s home, and he’s asked, repeatedly and clearly, for everyone to please stop.
—
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
That song’s twangful snarl — wonderfully sung by Clark, a star recording artist in her own right — is a reminder that these insurgents are also preservationists, capable of delivering old-fashioned pleasures to please the purists.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for please
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
That song’s twangful snarl — wonderfully sung by Clark, a star recording artist in her own right — is a reminder that these insurgents are also preservationists, capable of delivering old-fashioned pleasures to please the purists.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for please
Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
-
After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
-
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
-
Chimaev just wants his rival to make it to the cage.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
-
There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
They are not intended for warming frozen pizza, toast with butter or cheese, or American-style muffins.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
-
There’s a horse walker, a merry-go-round-like machine to which horses are attached that leads them in a slow circle to warm them up.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
Not everyone will make the decision to pursue treatment, but good candidates deserve the opportunity to choose.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
-
That is all too rare these days, especially in the case of an apparently rootless individual who chose an unconventional yet outwardly decent lifestyle.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
-
More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Turner willed the network into being at great personal and financial risk.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
-
Šilovs played hurt Goaltender Artūrs Šilovs, who almost singlehandedly willed the Penguins to a Game 7 against the Flyers, was one of their best players in that series.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
