Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pleez]
- /pliz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pleez]
- /pliz/
Definitions of pleaser word
- adverb pleaser (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 pleaser to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of: to please the public. 1
- verb with object pleaser to be the pleasure or will of: May it please your Majesty. 1
- verb without object pleaser to like, wish, or feel inclined: Go where you please. 1
- verb without object pleaser to give pleasure or satisfaction; be agreeable: manners that please. 1
- idioms pleaser 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 pleaser
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 Pleaser
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pleaser 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.
pleaser usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with pleaser
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- why am i such a people pleaser?
- what does it mean to be a people pleaser?
- why am ia people pleaser?
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