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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Tesla’s unveiling of an impressive third generation of its Optimus humanoid robot could also please investors.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

"If you believe you may have been a victim or have any information about Worboys, we urge you to please contact us," a Met spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Or you get an email from someone claiming to be your grandson, saying they’ve been in a car accident in Mexico and they’ve been arrested, and can you please wire money for a bond.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

If the first AI created its own facts to please me, my AI fact-checker needs to please me by finding everywhere the first AI went wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Betsie is ill! Oh please, she’s got to get to the hospital!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

please

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