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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"If you believe you may have been a victim or have any information about Worboys, we urge you to please contact us," a Met spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“If reducing purchases of long-term government bonds pushes up Treasury and mortgage rates, cuts at the short end may not be enough to please the President or the Treasury Secretary.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

If you’re stressed and craving a bag of chips or a bag of M&M’s, please, enjoy them!

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Please, please look into low-cost investment options for your $1,500 a month in extra cash.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Please, please be on the lookout for us.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

please

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