pleasure

Definitions


[ˈplɛʒə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
(e.g: she smiled with pleasure at being praised)


Phrases:
- at Her Majesty's pleasure
- at someone's pleasure
- have the pleasure of doing something
- my pleasure
- take pleasure in
- what's your pleasure?
- with pleasure

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’ (used as a noun). The second syllable was altered under the influence of abstract nouns ending in -ure, such as measure


[ˈplɛʒə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- used or intended for entertainment rather than business
(e.g: pleasure boats)


Phrases:
- at Her Majesty's pleasure
- at someone's pleasure
- have the pleasure of doing something
- my pleasure
- take pleasure in
- what's your pleasure?
- with pleasure

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’ (used as a noun). The second syllable was altered under the influence of abstract nouns ending in -ure, such as measure


[ˈplɛʒə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to
(e.g: tell me what will pleasure you)


Phrases:
- at Her Majesty's pleasure
- at someone's pleasure
- have the pleasure of doing something
- my pleasure
- take pleasure in
- what's your pleasure?
- with pleasure

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’ (used as a noun). The second syllable was altered under the influence of abstract nouns ending in -ure, such as measure




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