please

UK
/pliːz/
US
/pliz/

Translations

pleaseverb
pleased
Past Simple
pleased
Past Participle
pleasing
Gerund
UK
/pliːz/
US
/pliz/
pleaseinterjection
UK
/pliːz/
US
/pliz/
Synonyms
if you please
pretty please
I beg you
be so kind
pray (archaic)
do me a favor

Definitions

pleaseverb
To give satisfaction or pleasure to someone.
She always tries to please her parents by getting good grades.
To take one's own wishes or desires into account; to be agreeable.
You may do as you please with the decorations.
pleaseinterjection
Used to politely ask for something or request an action.
Please, could you pass the salt?
Used to express irritation or disbelief.
Oh, please! You can't be serious.