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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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

“It’s about eating to please yourself,” Maher said of girl dinner, a term she’s currently trying to trademark.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Nothing would please him more than turning the handshake into a collaboration down the line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

You can’t please all of the people all of the time, whether they are readers of this column or your own family.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Mr. Ambassador, please make sure Mr. Fleetwood doesn’t try to leave me behind again.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

please

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