I. ˈple-zhər, ˈplā- noun
Etymology: Middle English plesure, alteration of plesir, from Anglo-French plaisir, from plaisir to please
Date: 14th century
1. : desire , inclination
wait upon his pleasure — Shakespeare
2. : a state of gratification
3.
a. : sensual gratification
b. : frivolous amusement
4. : a source of delight or joy
II. verb
( plea·sured ; plea·sur·ing ˈplezh-riŋ, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā-)
Date: 1537
transitive verb
1. : to give pleasure to : gratify
2. : to give sexual pleasure to
intransitive verb
1. : to take pleasure : delight
2. : to seek pleasure