1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
Earlier this year, OpenAI rolled back an update to ChatGPT after the bot became weirdly overeager to please its users, complimenting even the most comically bad or dangerous ideas.
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Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
The resort will please everyone in your crew, with complimentary bike rentals, free paddleboarding and kayaking, a Tom Kite–signature golf course, a full-service spa, two outdoor pickleball courts, kids activities, and three pools, including the largest lagoon-style pool in Puerto Rico.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Although the hack-and-slash gameplay can prove repetitive for some, Age of Imprisonment succeeds in building on the previous game's foundation in ways that will surely please both Zelda and Dynasty Warriors fans alike.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The man has always been extroverted, and as eager to please as a golden retriever puppy.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
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Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
The resort will please everyone in your crew, with complimentary bike rentals, free paddleboarding and kayaking, a Tom Kite–signature golf course, a full-service spa, two outdoor pickleball courts, kids activities, and three pools, including the largest lagoon-style pool in Puerto Rico.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Although the hack-and-slash gameplay can prove repetitive for some, Age of Imprisonment succeeds in building on the previous game's foundation in ways that will surely please both Zelda and Dynasty Warriors fans alike.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The man has always been extroverted, and as eager to please as a golden retriever puppy.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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One-by-one, these teams utterly transformed their way of working because the entire design and execution of the program was based on delighting them and adding value at every touchpoint.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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If that is what Talamasca wants to be, well, what a blessing!—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The key to this classic is making sure cook off all the liquid in the summer squash, because no one wants a watery casserole.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to a Washington Examiner poll of GOP lawmakers, 47% of Republican senators wish to keep the filibuster in place.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This snow will not stick around for long, as warming temperatures next week will quickly melt any snow that sticks to the ground with this quick blast of arctic air.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Last week, four Republic of Ireland internationals playing in the Women’s Super League in England, Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace) and Hayley Nolan (London City Lionesses), chose not to have the poppy on their team shirts.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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Miami essentially wants to will a power running game into existence when SMU’s flimsy pass defense suggested a different approach had a greater chance of success.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Luka Doncic did everything in his power to will Los Angeles to a win.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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