Definitions

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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Summer is often about indulgences that please us because they ask little in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"We encourage anyone with information to please speak with us or you can contact us on the usual channels."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“I ask you, please, to be careful,” said one parent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Can we please get someone in there like that again?

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

“Would you please take Jessica’s homework to her?” she said.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott