Please (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adverb
  1. (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here.Will you please turn the radio off?
verb (used with object), pleased, pleas·ing.
  1. to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of: to please the public.
  2. to be the pleasure or will of: May it please your Majesty.
verb (used without object), pleased, pleas·ing.
  1. to like, wish, or feel inclined: Go where you please.
  2. to give pleasure or satisfaction; be agreeable: manners that please.
Idioms
  1. if you please,
    • if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer.
    • (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.): The missing letter was in his pocket, if you please!
verb
  1. to give satisfaction, pleasure, or contentment to (a person); make or cause (a person) to be glad
  2. to be the will of or have the will (to)
  3. if you will or wish, sometimes used in ironic exclamation
  4. happy because of
  5. to do as one likes
adverb
  1. used in making polite requests and in pleading, asking for a favour, etc
  2. a polite formula for accepting an offer, invitation, etc
Please (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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