pleas/please

pleas (plēz)

please (plēz)

Verb. _{^{pleased, pleas·ing, pleas·es.}}

Verb. Transitive

To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented.
To be the will or desire of: May it please the court to admit this firearm as evidence.

Verb. Intransitive

To give satisfaction or pleasure; be agreeable: waiters who try hard to please.
To have the will or desire; wish: Do as you please. Sit down, if you please.

Adverb.

If it is your desire or pleasure; if you please. Used in polite requests: Please stand back. Pay attention, please.
Yes. Used in polite affirmative replies to offers: May I help you? Please.

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