Please
Verb, Adverb
UK
/pliːz/
US
/pliːz/
Definition
(adv) : Used to make a polite request.
(v) : To make someone feel happy or satisfied.
(v) : To make someone feel happy or satisfied.
Example
"(adv) : Please close the door before leaving the room."
"(v) : He tried to please his parents by working hard and behaving responsibly."
"(v) : The answer seemed to please her and matched what she had expected to hear."
Explanation
Please is used to be polite when asking for something or making a request. It shows respect and good manners. People also use please to make their words sound softer and kinder. In another sense, please means to make someone happy or satisfied; for example, helping others can please them. Saying “please” shows good manners and makes conversations more respectful.