please — to make someone happy or satisfied
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone happy or satisfied
Pronunciation (IPA): /pliːz/
Example Sentences
- Please don't tell me you ate my sandwich again!
- She's impossible to please - even five-star restaurants aren't good enough.
- Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.
please
VERB[/pliːz/]
to make someone happy or satisfied
The chef smiles when the delicious meal pleases the customer.
Kind actions please and put worried minds at ease.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'please' derives from the 14th-century French verb 'plaisir' (to please, to make glad), which itself originates from Latin 'placere' (to satisfy, to be agreeable). It evolved from a purely verbal meaning of 'to delight or gratify' into a polite interjection used to soften requests and commands.
Breakdown
plaisir (French: to please) derives from placere (Latin: to satisfy, to be agreeable). The modern English form 'please' developed as the verb became conventionalized as a politeness marker in imperative constructions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Please don't tell me you ate my sandwich again!”
“She's impossible to please - even five-star restaurants aren't good enough.”
“Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.”
“My dog will do anything to please me, except stop chewing my shoes.”
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