Definitions

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 then you'll ask them what they want to purchase and they'll say "I'll have the cod please!"

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Other kindly ushers, who had directed people to an adjacent section after Section 535 filled up, politely asked everyone to please put their shirts back on before returning to the general stadium population.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

And even evergreen funds aren’t freely liquid, so investors can’t buy and sell as they please.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

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From Slate • May 28, 2026

“You’re right, sweetheart. I like how you look on the bright side. Now please, play some happy songs too. Your abuela’s songs are so weepy.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

please

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