please

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NGSL Rank: 470
please
pliːz Listen
Meanings
verb
  • 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
adverb
  • used in polite requests or questions.
    E.g. please address letters to the Editor

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