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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"Help me please!" writes Svitlana, who says there are 35 trapped people at an address.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023

“So please! You are welcome to empathize, but don’t feel sorry for me.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2023

“I can afford a hotel room for tonight, but that’s it. Please please please! Any resources would be greatly appreciated!”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2021

When my father woke again, he said, "Check, please!" and waved his hand toward an invisible waiter.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2020

“Mr. Burns, please! ‘The best-laid plans of mousawoo .

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

please

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