Basic Details
Word: Please
Part of Speech: Verb / Interjection
Meaning:
As a verb: To make someone feel happy or satisfied.
As an interjection: A polite expression used when asking for something.
Synonyms: Delight, satisfy, gratify (as a verb); Kindly, if you would (as interjection)
Antonyms: Displease, annoy, upset
Idioms and Phrases
- As you please: Used to say someone can do whatever they like. Example: "You can choose whichever dish you want-order as you please."
- Pretty please (with sugar on top): A very polite or playful way of asking for something. Example: "Can I go to the party, pretty please with sugar on top?"
Usage Examples
Example 1: She always tries to please her teachers by completing her assignments early.
Example 2: "Please pass the salt," he asked politely at the dinner table.
Example 3: Nothing seemed to please the customer, no matter what we offered.
Fun Fact
The word "please" comes from the Latin word *placere*, meaning "to be agreeable or to satisfy." It has been used in English since the 14th century as both a verb and a polite request word.
Famous Quote
"Please and thank you are still magic words." Lou Rawls
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does the word "please" mean when used as a verb?
a) To ask a question
b) To make someone happy or satisfied
c) To leave a place
d) To ignore someone
Answer: b) To make someone happy or satisfied
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "please" (verb)?
a) Annoy
b) Delight
c) Confuse
d) Interrupt
Answer: b) Delight
3. What is an antonym of "please"?
a) Gratify
b) Enjoy
c) Displease
d) Accept
Answer: c) Displease
4. Which sentence uses "please" correctly as an interjection?
a) I please pizza every day.
b) Please, can you help me with my homework?
c) She is please going to the store.
d) He was very please about the news.
Answer: b) Please, can you help me with my homework?
5. What does the idiom "as you please" mean?
a) You are not allowed to choose
b) You can do whatever you like
c) Someone is angry
d) It's a surprise
Answer: b) You can do whatever you like
