I. ˈplēz verb
( pleased ; pleas·ing )
Etymology: Middle English plesen, from Anglo-French plaisir, pleisir, pleire, from Latin placēre; akin to Latin placare to placate and perhaps to Greek plak-, plax flat surface — more at fluke
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction
2. : like , wish
do as you please
3. archaic : to have the kindness
will you please to enter the carriage — Charles Dickens
transitive verb
1. : to give pleasure to : gratify
2. : to be the will or pleasure of
may it please Your Majesty
• pleas·er ˈplē-zər noun
II. adverb
Date: 1667
1. — used as a function word to express politeness or emphasis in a request
please come in
2. — used as a function word to express polite affirmation
like some tea? Please
3. — used as a function word to express scornful disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief
you believe that? Oh, please