Synonyms for

Pleases

Verb / ˈpli:zɪz / Another word for pleases — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make someone happy or satisfied.

Synonyms & similar words

displease supplication plea delight please delights satisfies gladdens charms thrills tickles gratifies content cheers fills elates entertains rejoices amuses enchants charms pleasures excites enraptures delights

Synonyms by register

Formal

satisfies gratifies delights

Informal

suits works for is okay with

Literary

charms enchants

Antonyms

displeases angers annoys irks offends vexes

Common collocations

  • if you please
  • it pleases me
  • pleases the court
  • pleases the eye
  • pleases the crowd
  • pleases the gods
  • pleases everyone

Word family

noun pleasure
verb please
adjective pleasing
adverb pleasingly

Usage note

The phrase 'if you please' is often used politely or sarcastically. 'Please' is a common polite request, but can sometimes sound demanding depending on tone and context.

Example sentences

  1. She pleases her teacher by following the rules.
  2. The gift pleases her very much.
  3. He pleases his boss by working hard.
  4. The food pleases the customers.
  5. The music pleases the crowd.

Quotes

  • My chief happiness consists in this, that I can do my duty, and please those I love.
  • To be happy, you must fancy that everything you have is a gift, and you the chosen, though you worked your tail off for every bit of it. And to be truly happy, you must have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
  • The greatest happiness you can give to yourself is the pleasure of knowing you can do things better today than yesterday.

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