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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For full coverage of the recovery of the U.S. aviator, please go to WSJ’s Mideast Live Blog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

His motives are obvious: He’s a bully and it’s fun for him to watch people debase themselves to please him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Oh God, please don’t make me explain it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“No, no, no. Gracie! This is ‘dot dot dot,’ like, ‘I’m listening, please continue!’

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison