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
Top-level sport doesn’t work to please sentiment though.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Typically, United use metal mannequins which spike into the grass and are lighter, but the organisers had selected more expensive equipment in an attempt to please.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced.
Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 May 2025
His lack of fame is not due to any lack of eagerness to please.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 23 May 2025
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Typically, United use metal mannequins which spike into the grass and are lighter, but the organisers had selected more expensive equipment in an attempt to please.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced.
Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 May 2025
His lack of fame is not due to any lack of eagerness to please.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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Anything to do with the arts and the entertainment world will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 June 2025
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All About George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet Prince Louis, 7, Hilariously Copies Big Brother Prince George, 11, Flipping His Hair on Live TV When the royals gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the event's grand finale, the aerial flypast, Prince Louis continued to delight.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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She’s already seen changes—and wants to push for more.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Graham made clear that he’s assured Sen. Ron Johnson — a Wisconsin Republican who wants more spending cuts — that another bill may be coming.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Godbout’s cousin wanted to create a video compilation made up of various clips from close friends and family wishing her well after the major surgery.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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While entry is free, anyone who wishes to camp or go off-roading or ATVing in the area will need to pay $5 per day or get a $30 season pass.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Its heat-recovery system warms the pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, and floors and even preheats the engines.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Smith made sure that there were warming tents and requested additional wardrobe crew to hand out robes.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Some states — unable to make up for the federal cuts — may choose to abandon the program altogether.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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There are a bunch of OTC ingredients to choose from, and each requires some cautious experimentation.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, his revival of the candy dish is another tribute to his grandmother, who stocked hers with chocolate and ultimately willed them to her grandson.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025
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Brunson tried to will the Knicks back with a 3-pointer and floater on back-to-back possessions, cutting the deficit to 110-107 with 1:06 left.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
Verb
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DeWitt has feasted on the goodwill of fans, sliding by on bobbleheads and nostalgia.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
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For those who want to feast like Caligula, the hotel offers an in-room Imperial Breakfast that’s more a tasting menu than a morning meal.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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