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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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I’m like, “I know this is ridiculous, but please, can you give me a quote on this?”

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's almost palpably eager to please – and if you don't welcome it right into your heart, you might want to check there's not some marmalade gumming it shut."

From BBC

Sir Andreas told the BBC in 2002 how he had been described as an "urbane liberal" by the Daily Mail for this controversial move "and I was so pleased with the 'urbane'."

From BBC

Gerry: Can we not please just keep O'Neill for the rest of the season?

From BBC

Breeds with low levels were most often labeled "friendly," followed by "eager to please," "easy to train," "courageous," "lively," and "affectionate."

From Science Daily

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