Please | Mean of please in English Dictionary

/ˈpliːz/

• Verb
• to make (someone) happy or satisfied
1. He joined the football team to please his father.
2. She enjoys pleasing others.
3. Her parents were pleased by her decision.
4. It pleases me to know that you liked the gift.
5. They're very hard/easy to please.
6. You can't please everyone.
7. She's always been eager to please.
8. restaurants that aim to please
9. All of their desserts are sure to please. [=everyone will like them]
• to make a choice about what to do, have, etc.
1. Since he no longer lives with his parents, he's able to come and go as he pleases. [=to come and go whenever he wants to]
2. There's no hurry. Stay as long as you please. [=as long as you want to stay]
3. I can do whatever I please. [=like]
4. You can do as you please. [=you can do whatever you want/choose to do]