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
Likewise, enjoy your interactions with clubs, groups and organizations, because this will please you.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Kids learn to please the system.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
My job is not to please the President of the United States.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Just as the lack of new features should please some crusty Windows users, so too should the company’s decision not to remove anything significant.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Kids learn to please the system.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
My job is not to please the President of the United States.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Just as the lack of new features should please some crusty Windows users, so too should the company’s decision not to remove anything significant.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for please
Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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By February, Dudek had become the conduit between DOGE and the SSA, alerting top agency officials that DOGE wanted to work at headquarters.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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And after Detroit defeated Green Bay, 34-31, in Week 14 last season, many Packers talked about wanting to see the Lions again in the postseason.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To satisfy this demand, Nebius will supply Microsoft with dedicated capacity from a new data center located in Vineland, New Jersey, starting later this year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Friends and fans alike flooded the actor’s comment section with birthday wishes.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Few reality shows have warmed hearts (and satisfied sweet tooths) quite like The Great British Baking Show.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, scientists attributed this to warming waters resulting in less abundance of krill.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future Contact Jamie L. LaReau: [email protected].—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Agnes virtually wills her back to life.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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