please
(plēz)
[Middle English plesen, from Old French plaisir; see pleasant.]
verb: pleased, pleas·ing, pleas·es.
transitive verb
- To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented.
- To be the will or desire of: May it please the court to admit this firearm as evidence.
intransitive verb
- To give satisfaction or pleasure; be agreeable: waiters who try hard to please.
- To have the will or desire; wish: Do as you please. Sit down, if you please.
adverb
- If it is your desire or pleasure; if you please. Used in polite requests: Please stand back. Pay attention, please.
- Yes. Used in polite affirmative replies to offers: May I help you? Please.
derivatives
- pleaśer
- noun
synonyms:
please, delight, gladden, gratify, tickle These verbs mean to give pleasure to: was pleased by their success; a gift that would delight any child; praise that gladdens the spirit; progress that gratified all concerned; compliments that tickle their vanity.
Antonym: displease
