What is the meaning of the word "please"?
Definitions:
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Take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed.
VERB
- This is the first time in ages that I can just please myself.
- This is the first time in ages that I can just please myself.
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To give pleasure or satisfaction.
VERB
- The movie pleased the audience with its compelling story and excellent acting.
- The movie pleased the audience with its compelling story and excellent acting.
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To make someone happy or content.
VERB
- She always tries to please her parents by getting good grades.
- She always tries to please her parents by getting good grades.
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Used in polite or emphatic acceptance of an offer.
ADVERB
- Would you like a drink? Yes, please.
- Would you like a drink? Yes, please.
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Used in polite requests and questions.
ADVERB
- Please address the letters to the Editor.
- Please address the letters to the Editor.
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Used to add urgency and emotion to a request.
ADVERB
- Please, please come home!.
- Please, please come home!.
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Used to agree politely to a request.
ADVERB
- May I call you at home? Please do.
- May I call you at home? Please do.
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Used to ask someone to stop doing something of which the speaker disapproves.
ADVERB
- Rita please- people are looking.
- Rita please- people are looking.
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Used to express incredulity or irritation.
ADVERB
- You cleaned the barn in only two hours? Oh, please!.
- You cleaned the barn in only two hours? Oh, please!.