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- [pleez]
- /pliz/
- /pliːzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pleez]
- /pliz/
Definitions of pleased word
- adverb pleased (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off? 1
- verb with object pleased to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of: to please the public. 1
- verb with object pleased to be the pleasure or will of: May it please your Majesty. 1
- verb without object pleased to like, wish, or feel inclined: Go where you please. 1
- verb without object pleased to give pleasure or satisfaction; be agreeable: manners that please. 1
- idioms pleased if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.): The missing letter was in his pocket, if you please! 1
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Origin of pleased
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (v.) Middle English plesen, plaisen < Middle French plaisir ≪ Latin placēre to please, seem good (see placid); the use of please with requests, etc., is presumably a reduction of the clause (it) please you may it please you, later reinforced by imperative use of intransitive please to be pleased, wish
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Parts of speech for Pleased
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pleased popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pleased usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pleased
adj pleased
- appreciative — An appreciative reaction or comment shows the enjoyment that you are getting from something.
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- content — The contents of a container such as a bottle, box, or room are the things that are inside it.
Antonyms for pleased
adj pleased
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
adjective pleased
- displeased — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
Top questions with pleased
- this is my son in whom i am well pleased?
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