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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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And even evergreen funds aren’t freely liquid, so investors can’t buy and sell as they please.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He advised the public that "if you see a curlew with colour rings on, please pay close attention and report them to the authorities".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“There are some desperate men in this case with terrible criminal records and tons of exposure, and they know what to say to please these prosecutors,” said Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

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From Slate • May 28, 2026

Can you please come get us and bring us home?

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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