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Definition for please

verb as in delight, make happy

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amuse, charm, cheer, entertain, gratify, satisfy, tickle, wow

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content, enchant, gladden, grab, humor, indulge, kill, overjoy, score, suit, titillate

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fill the bill, go over big, hit the spot, make the grade, sweep off feet, tickle pink, turn on

verb as in will, elect to do

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like, want, wish

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choose, command, demand, desire, opt, prefer

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be inclined, see fit

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He has experience with the tensions between prioritizing creative talent and pleasing Wall Street, and is now chairman of the Alex Mill clothing brand his son founded.

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But not everyone will be pleased to hear this.

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How to ensure the wine you choose will actually please its recipient and not be promptly regifted to somebody else?

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Families can tailor estate plans as they please.

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