Please meaning

What does “please” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“please” is a verb and adverb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: give pleasure to or be pleasing to.

please

verb

give pleasure to or be pleasing to
“These colors please the senses”
“a pleasing sensation”
Synonymsdelight
Oppositesdisplease
be the will of or have the will (to)
“he could do many things if he pleased”
give satisfaction
“The waiters around her aim to please”

adverb

used in polite request
“please pay attention”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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