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[pliːz], (Verb)
Definitions:
- cause to feel happy and satisfied
(e.g: he arranged a fishing trip to please his son)
- take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed
(e.g: this is the first time in ages that I can just please myself)
Phrases:
- as — as you please
- if you please
- please yourself
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’, from Latin placere
[pliːz], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- used in polite requests or questions
(e.g: please address letters to the Editor)
Phrases:
- as — as you please
- if you please
- please yourself
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’, from Latin placere
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