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To please is to make someone happy or satisfied.

(verb)

An example of please is when your actions make someone happy.
An example of please is when you can go wherever you like.

See please in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to be agreeable to; give pleasure to; satisfy
to be the will or wish of: it pleased him to remain

Origin: ME plaisen < MFr plaisir < L placere, to please, akin to placidus, gentle, mild, placare, to calm, soothe < IE *plāk-, flat, smooth < base *plā- > plain

intransitive verb

to be agreeable; give pleasure; satisfy: to aim to please
to have the will or wish; like [to do as one pleases]: also used passively: you are pleased to scoff

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pleaser noun

See please in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb pleased pleased, pleas·ing, pleas·es

verb, transitive

To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented.
To be the will or desire of: May it please the court to admit this firearm as evidence.

verb, intransitive

To give satisfaction or pleasure; be agreeable: waiters who try hard to please.
To have the will or desire; wish: Do as you please. Sit down, if you please.

adverb

If it is your desire or pleasure; if you please. Used in polite requests: Please stand back. Pay attention, please.
Yes. Used in polite affirmative replies to offers: May I help you? Please.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English plesen

Origin: , from Old French plaisir; see pleasant

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