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1. | [ verb ] give pleasure to or be pleasing to | |
Synonyms: | delight | |
Examples: | "These colors please the senses" "a pleasing sensation" |
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Related terms: | displease satisfy endear enchant pleasure delight joy pleaser pleasing like like | |
2. | [ verb ] be the will of or have the will (to) | |
Examples: | "he could do many things if he pleased" |
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Related terms: | wish pleasure | |
3. | [ adverb ] used in polite request | |
Examples: | "please pay attention" |
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4. | [ verb ] give satisfaction | |
Examples: | "The waiters around her aim to please" |
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Related terms: | satisfy | |
Similar spelling: |
Pleas Plasse Plassey plage place plaque plaice plague plaguey plus Plauche playhouse Ploss ploce plica Pless Plaza plash pleach plaguy |