pleases

please

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pleez]
- /pliz/
- /pliːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleez]
- /pliz/

Definitions of pleases word

adverb pleases (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 pleases to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of: to please the public. 1
verb with object pleases to be the pleasure or will of: May it please your Majesty. 1
verb without object pleases to like, wish, or feel inclined: Go where you please. 1
verb without object pleases to give pleasure or satisfaction; be agreeable: manners that please. 1
idioms pleases 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 pleases

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 Pleases

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pleases 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.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pleases usage trend in Literature

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