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
Nashville even has its own version of the Parthenon, which houses one of the city's best museums, ensuring there really is an activity to please everyone who visits.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Glen agrees to take in Jesse mainly to please his schoolteacher wife, Annie.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 4 July 2025
Nevertheless, family gatherings at home will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Glen agrees to take in Jesse mainly to please his schoolteacher wife, Annie.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 4 July 2025
Nevertheless, family gatherings at home will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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This kind of long-term sustainability is important to admissions officers, who generally want to see students’ dedication and depth of involvement over time.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The two brothers haven’t seen eye to eye in years, and though King Charles reportedly wants to reconcile with his son—perhaps an aftereffect of his cancer journey, Prince William doesn’t seem as inclined to do so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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Chickpea Cookie Dough Chickpea cookie dough is high in protein and sure to satisfy a craving for sweetness.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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To satisfy presidential demands, field offices are directed to meet new daily arrest quotas—75 arrests per office—raising agency-wide targets to 1,200–1,500 arrests per day, up from only about a few hundred.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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If either of Burnett’s sons wishes to serve, they should absolutely be encouraged to run.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Two people said those affected do not wish to be named in the final report.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Overwhelming rainfall is becoming more prevalent in a warming world, as rising global temperatures drive weather toward extremes.—
Luke Snyder,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Add spinach, and peas and carrots; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until peas and carrots are warmed through, about 2 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Democrats could choose to leave the state during the special session, breaking the necessary quorum and bringing legislative operations to a standstill.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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And then there’s Diego Pavia, the pint-sized rock of energy who willed Vanderbilt to its first bowl win (and first winning season) since 2013.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Murderbot has willed its way to a Season 2 on Apple TV+.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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In India, a veterinarian treatment used in cows decimated local populations of vultures that feasted on bovine carcasses.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 July 2025
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The gull may have been feasting on the truck’s load as the unsuspecting driver made preparations to hit the road.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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