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
My dad was going to engineering school at Columbia [to please] his father.
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Eric Ryan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.
—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
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Eric Ryan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.
—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
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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
Verb
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Now, a New Jersey mayor wants to shut the initiative down.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While weddings are generally less formal these days, that arguably makes the dress code even more challenging: no one wants to be underdressed, or overdressed, for a friend’s big day.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
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
Verb
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Those wishing to honor her memory can donate to the Camp Sloane YMCA Susan Senk Memorial Fund.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
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
Verb
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The executive director is chosen by the nine members of the commission, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate, according to state law.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Angels could have challenged the play, but chose not to, ultimately believing it would not get overturned.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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No automatic birdie Not too long ago, players feasted on the back-nine par-5 holes in the Masters.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Then other critters came to feast on the skunk’s leftovers, the incredible video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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