Looking for the meaning of the word PLEASE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PLEASE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Please
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’, from Latin placere
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pliːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause to feel happy and satisfied
Short Definition:cause to feel satisfied
Examples:- he arranged a fishing trip to please his son
- it pleased him to be seen with someone in the news
Definition:
take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed
Short Definition:take only own wishes into consideration
Examples:- this is the first time in ages that I can just please myself
Word: Please
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pliːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used in polite requests or questions
Short Definition:used in polite requests or questions
Examples:- please address letters to the Editor
- what type of fish is this, please?
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