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please

[pleez] / pliz /
VERB
delight, make happy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amuse charm cheer entertain gratify satisfy tickle wow
STRONG
content enchant gladden grab humor indulge kill overjoy score suit titillate
WEAK
fill the bill go over big hit the spot make the grade sweep off feet tickle pink turn on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
anger annoy bore disappoint dissuade frustrate offend tire upset
STRONG
disenchant displease repulse
WEAK
be unwilling deny depress disturb refuse worry
VERB
will, elect to do
Synonyms
STRONGEST
like want wish
STRONG
choose command demand desire opt prefer
WEAK
be inclined see fit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
despise dislike hate
WEAK
anger annoy be unwilling deny depress displease disturb refuse upset worry

Example Sentences

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But as a writer and performer I’m trying to get away from the temptation to just please the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

While some were able to file, others got error warnings such as, “The system is currently experiencing high volume, please try again.”

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

About those issues you have with spending money: The perils of buying furniture online are not exclusive to people who are difficult to please through no fault of their own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“And basically, the pope doesn’t have to please anybody except the Lord himself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Now, everyone, please remain in your seats. We’ll get this panel going shortly, and we have some pretty incredible guests,” he began, before reciting the bios of the three speakers from memory, grinning wide.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny