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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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People from that same town in Ohio submitted a brief in the Supreme Court case, saying: Please leave our Haitian friends and neighbors alone.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In one example, they replaced the original multiple-choice prompts, which described specific psychological tasks, with the instruction "Please choose option A."

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

The force added: "Officers are knocking on any impacted properties and we are working with partners to convene plans for any displaced residents. Please do not travel into or attend this area."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Please submit your question in the comments space below.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“I need Kendrick Stevens to report immediately to the principal’s office, posthaste. Please give Kendrick a hall pass and direct him this way. Thank you, and pardon the interruption.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell