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please

[pleez] / pliz /
VERB
delight, make happy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amuse charm cheer entertain gratify satisfy tickle wow
STRONG
content enchant gladden grab humor indulge kill overjoy score suit titillate
WEAK
fill the bill go over big hit the spot make the grade sweep off feet tickle pink turn on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
anger annoy bore disappoint dissuade frustrate offend tire upset
STRONG
disenchant displease repulse
WEAK
be unwilling deny depress disturb refuse worry
VERB
will, elect to do
Synonyms
STRONGEST
like want wish
STRONG
choose command demand desire opt prefer
WEAK
be inclined see fit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
despise dislike hate
WEAK
anger annoy be unwilling deny depress displease disturb refuse upset worry

Example Sentences

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Whoever is writing this story in real time, please make it stop.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

More: Will the real Kevin Warsh please stand up?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026

Many managers have asked their team something like, “Will you please give me feedback whenever you have some?” and received exactly nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Next time you go out, please take me with you!"

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Please please please write back as soon as you can.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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