How do you pronounce the word "please"?
please
verb
How to pronounce please?
The word please sounds like please
/pliz/
What is the definition of please?
verbgive pleasure to or be pleasing to
Examples
- These colors please the senses
verbbe the will of or have the will (to)
Examples
- he could do many things if he pleased
verbgive satisfaction
Examples
- The waiters around her aim to please
What is the definition of please?
- Please is an adverb that is used to make a request in a polite manner or to express politeness or satisfaction.
What is the etymology of please?
- The word 'please' can be traced back to the Middle English 'pleise', which means to be pleasing. It is derived from the Old French 'plaisir' and the Latin 'placēre', both of which mean to please.
How is please used in a sentence?
- Could you please pass the salt?
- Please let me know if you need any further information.
- I would really appreciate it if you please close the door.
Is please a verb, noun, or adverb?
- Please can be used as both a verb and an adverb. As a verb, it means to make someone happy or satisfied. As an adverb, it is used to make a request or to show politeness.
What are synonyms for please?
- Satisfy, delight, gratify, appease, placate
What are antonyms for please?
- Annoy, displease, irritate, offend
What is the opposite meaning of please?
- The opposite meaning of please is to displease or to make someone unhappy or unsatisfied.
What are some common collocations with please?
- Please and thank you
- Please be seated
- Please wait
- Please come in
- Please take a seat
- Please help yourself
- Please excuse me
Can please be used as a standalone sentence?
- Yes, 'Please' can be used as a standalone sentence to make a polite request or to get someone's attention.
Is please always used in a polite context?
- While 'please' is commonly used in polite requests, it can also be used in other contexts. For example, it can be used to express satisfaction, as in 'It's pleasing to see you.' However, it is generally associated with politeness.
