pleases

verb

present tense third-person singular of please
1
as in delights
to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

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2
as in wants
to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

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Recent Examples of pleases Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 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 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 Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 There’s almost never a solution that pleases everyone. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 Style is subjective, so decide which pleases your eyes. — Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 Of all the aspects that stand out about the Los Angeles Football Club’s impressive start to 2026, the players’ competitiveness pleases head coach Marc Dos Santos the most. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleases
  1. delights
  2. wants
  3. satisfies
  4. wishes
  5. warms
  6. chooses
  7. amuses
  8. gratifies
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
  • Looking particularly gorgeous on a recent visit were the overflowing boxes of stone fruit varieties from Rojas Family Farms — delights rendered especially irresistible with a $4-per-pound mix-and-match deal.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of delights
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  • No one really wants to keep wearing their stiff, uncomfortable boots after arriving back at camp following a long, challenging day on the trail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • In his second season and his first summer league, Thiero wants to break into the rotation for the new-look Lakers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of wants
Verb
  • Rival clubs may need to see their goaltending fail before stepping up with an offer that satisfies Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • The problem is that, even though the product satisfies the need, the consumer didn't care.
    — David Mahbub, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of satisfies
Verb
  • The possible signing of Brazil midfielder Ederson could mean Carrick has an energetic midfielder who can play in matches when Mainoo is rested, or when the head coach wishes to play with a more aggressive press in midfield.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Their time ends naturally when they’re no longer employed by a team that wishes to sign them for an amount of money the athlete finds acceptable.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of wishes
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  • As Earth warms, more permafrost melts, releasing even more methane and creating a vicious cycle.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • As the planet warms, the demand for cooling is rising worldwide.
    — Sabrina Weiss, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of warms
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  • Nobody chooses their mobile carrier based on who holds up the antenna.
    — Mushfig Aliyev, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Southern perimeter has the potential to redefine politics at the center, whether Europe chooses to engage with it or not.
    — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • And Griffin Hanson amuses in several small roles.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The thing that amuses me the most?
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Definition of amuses
Verb
  • By virtue of its sheer scale, everything that gratifies us about submarine cables feels amplified a hundredfold in 2Africa; the same goes for everything that worries us.
    — Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
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