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Definition for please

verb as in delight, make happy

verb as in will, elect to do

Strongest matches

like, want, wish

Strong matches

choose, command, demand, desire, opt, prefer

Weak matches

be inclined, see fit

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Example Sentences

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They’re feverish, as staff once again pleads, “Do not run; please walk,” before giving the go-ahead.

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Bondi likely knows harassing innocent people isn’t quite enough to please her mercurial boss, thus her ridiculous performance in front of the Senate last Tuesday.

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"I'm really pleased with my performance today. It's been a difficult few weeks," said Boulter.

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No one ever has said, “I’d like to buy a few kilowatts of compute power, please.”

"We are working at pace to establish the circumstances of David's death and I would ask anyone with information which could help us to please get in touch."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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