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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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His motives are obvious: He’s a bully and it’s fun for him to watch people debase themselves to please him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But just adding a little chatbot to please investors is not something that will make your users happy.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"If you are planning a visit to the coast this summer, please remember to visit a lifeguarded beach."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Oh God, please don’t make me explain it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Ida, since I know you’ve read the book,” she said to me weakly, like it was her last request, “could you please read the first chapter today?”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.