please

Definitions

1. adverb

   A polite word added to a request.

   Examples

   • Please pass the bread.
   • Would you please sign this form?
2. verb

   To make someone happy.

   Examples

   • Her talk pleased the managers.
   • I am pleased to see you doing well.
   ≈cheer≈hearten≈satisfy≈beatify≈enrapture +146 more
3. verb

   To want or choose.

   Examples

   • Just do as you please.
   • He says whatever he pleases.
   ≈desire≈will
4. interjection

   Used to say yes politely to an offer.

   Examples

   • May I help you? Yes, please.
   • Would you like some tea? Please.
   ≈thank you
5. interjection

   Used to ask someone to say something again.

   Examples

   • Can I get a coffee? Please? A coffee, I said.
   • Can I have a few days off? Please?
   ≈pardon≈pardon me≈beg pardon≈excuse me≈say again +3 more
6. interjection

   Used to show you are annoyed.

   Examples

   • Oh, please, do we have to hear that again?
   • So a ten-year-old can use a gun? Please.
7. interjection

   Used to tell someone to stop doing something.

   Examples

   • Please with that loud music!
   • Oh please, stop teasing me.
   ≈enough≈enough already≈that's enough≈no more≈cut it out +3 more