please
Translation
to please, to satisfy, please
Examples
Please close the door.
Please close the door.
He is hard to please.
He is hard to please.
You can't please everyone.
You can't please everyone.
Grammar Patterns
Please + [imperative] used to make a polite request Please close the door.
to please ((sb.)) to make (sb.) happy or satisfied He is hard to please.
Similar Words
Synonyms (verb): satisfy, delight, gratify; Antonyms (verb): displease, annoy
Etymology
From Old French 'plaisir' (to give pleasure to), from Latin 'placere' (to be acceptable, be liked).
Memory Tips
The most common use is the polite word 'Please'. Remember it's also a verb meaning 'to give pleasure' or 'to satisfy'.