please

interjection
UK: /pliːz/
US: /pliːz/

  1. Used to politely ask for something.

    1. Please, can I have some water? [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you please pass the salt across the table during dinner? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to politely accept something offered.

    1. Would you like some cake? Please, I would like some. [ ] [ ]
    2. “Have another drink.” “Oh, please!” she replied, accepting the offer. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to add emphasis to a request or command.

    1. Just please listen to me for a moment. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please try not to make so much noise while I am working on my essay. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

kindly satisfy gratify
please verb

  1. To make someone happy or satisfied.

    1. I just want to please my parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. He always tries to please her, buying her gifts and taking her out. [ ] [ ]

  2. To want to do something.

    1. I'll do what I please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to please herself without regard for others' feelings, and she should care! [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "please" in English means: Used to politely ask for something., Used to politely accept something offered., Used to add emphasis to a request or command..

The phonetic transcription of "please" is /pliːz/ in British English and /pliːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "please": kindly, satisfy, gratify.

Example usage of "please": "Please, can I have some water? ". More examples on the page.