[pliːz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause to feel happy and satisfied
(e.g: he arranged a fishing trip to please his son)

- take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed
(e.g: this is the first time in ages that I can just please myself)


Phrases:
- as — as you please
- if you please
- please yourself

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’, from Latin placere

[pliːz], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- used in polite requests or questions
(e.g: please address letters to the Editor)


Phrases:
- as — as you please
- if you please
- please yourself

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’, from Latin placere