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please
01
a polite word used when making a request
Examples
Please pass me the salt.
to please
Examples
The musician pleases the crowd by playing her favorite song.
02
to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others
Transitive: to please oneself
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
please
3rd person singular
pleases
Present participle
pleasing
Past simple
pleased
Past participle
pleased
Examples
The boss preferred me to work late, but he told me to please myself.
03
to bring a sense of satisfaction or contentment
Intransitive
Examples
Her cheerful demeanor always pleases, even on difficult days.
