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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“I was like, ‘Victor, please sit down, bro,’” Sterling said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this article please visit BBC Action Line.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Can you please explain who is going to get paid out?

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Perfetti: I also do that when I poop, so please tell her it’s normal… I don’t know, guys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“Measles. Down the hall from us. Now please get into your dress, Nell, before it’s too late.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan