1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Duke, one of the major universities in North Carolina, where the drama series' Ratliff family hails from, was less than pleased by the homage − especially given the context.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Sports events, show business, the entertainment world plus schmoozing with pals will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Duke, one of the major universities in North Carolina, where the drama series' Ratliff family hails from, was less than pleased by the homage − especially given the context.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Sports events, show business, the entertainment world plus schmoozing with pals will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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Henry Fonda belonged to a bygone Hollywood era of stories and role models geared to delighting moviegoers’ curiosity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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This is the rare situation where a team wanted a star player gone and not the other way around.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Moss’ character, June Osborne, being stripped of all agency left her curled on a closet floor wishing for the end of her life.—
Trish Deitch,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion and one of the biggest names on LIV Golf, wishes that a merger were closer but is also not ready to dwell on that during the first major of the season.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But supporters of investment in Greenland argue that new mining techniques, combined with the melting of some ice due to a warming climate, could make those once-inaccessible minerals within reach.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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This Is Us ended three years ago, but one of the show's leading men, Sterling K. Brown, is still warming hearts.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Meteorologists there had to choose between gathering information that will help in the future and warning about immediate danger.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Each year, more than a thousand women have attended in person, choosing to participate in several among 32 seminars, plus a breakfast speaker and a lunch keynote.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Williams then backed down toward the rim and effectively willed a shot to go down.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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But while the national organization sits on $2.5 billion in net assets, its clinics are deliberately feasting on crumbs.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Ahead, feast your eyes on 105 fancy names from a myriad of cultures and eras.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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