please
/pliːz//pliz/
verb
- 1
To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
“Her presentation pleased the executives.”
- 2
To desire; to will; to be pleased by.
“Just do as you please.”
adverb
- 1
Used to make a polite request.
“Could you tell me the time, please?”
- 2
Used as an affirmative to an offer.
“—May I help you? —Please.”
- 3
An expression of annoyance or impatience.
“Oh, please, do we have to hear that again?”
adverb
- 1
(Cincinnati) Said as a request to repeat information.
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