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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Can you please explain who is going to get paid out?

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Perfetti: I also do that when I poop, so please tell her it’s normal… I don’t know, guys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Vetting each applicant personally seems to please Smith.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“If reducing purchases of long-term government bonds pushes up Treasury and mortgage rates, cuts at the short end may not be enough to please the President or the Treasury Secretary.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“You’re right, sweetheart. I like how you look on the bright side. Now please, play some happy songs too. Your abuela’s songs are so weepy.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

please

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