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Meaning of please
a polite expression used to make a request
Etymology of please
The word "please" originated from the Old French word "plaisir," meaning "to give pleasure to" or "to be agreeable to"
It is derived from the Latin word "placere," which means "to be pleasing" or "to give pleasure"
Historically, the word "please" was used to express a desire or wish, and over time it evolved to become a polite expression used to make requests
Synonyms
kindly
nicely
politely
courteously
respectfully
graciously
obligingly
willingly
gladly
happily
eagerly
readily
promptly
quickly
swiftly
gently
softly
quietly
calmly
peacefully
serenely
tranquilly
smoothly
easily
conveniently
agreeably
affably
genially
cordially
warmly
hospitably
generously
liberally
magnanimously
benevolently
charitably
considerately
thoughtfully
carefully
attentively
solicitously
consideringly
Definitions
- Used to make a request in a polite manner
- * Expressing a desire or wish in a considerate way
- * A word used to show respect or courtesy when asking for something
Usage Examples
- Please pass the salt
- * Please be quiet in the library
- * Please come to the meeting on time
- * Please help me with this task
- * Please don't forget to turn off the lights
Antonyms
rudely
impolitely
discourteously
disrespectfully
ungraciously
unwillingly
grudgingly
reluctantly
hesitantly
slowly
harshly
loudly
abruptly
roughly
coarsely
brutally
offensively
insultingly
curtly
brusquely
gruffly
sullenly
stubbornly
obstinately
defiantly