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please

please

 
pronunciation:
pliz
parts of speech:
verb, adverb
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
part of speech: verb
inflections: pleases, pleasing, pleased
definition: to make happy or give pleasure to.
His accurate work pleased his boss.
synonyms:
delight, satisfy
antonyms:
annoy
similar words:
amuse
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part of speech: adverb
definition: used to make a polite request or to make a request both strong and polite.
Please, take a sandwich and something to drink.Would you close the window, please?Someone call a doctor, please!
derivations: pleasable (adj.), pleaser (n.)
Word Builder: please +
  • pleased:
    showing pleasure.