Pronunciation

/pliːz/

Definitions

• Adverb: Expressing politeness or request for permission or agreement. It can be used to introduce a statement or to ask for something. For example: “Please pass the salt.” or “Could you please close the door?”
• Verb: To make a polite request or entreaty. For example: “I would like to please everyone with my performance.”
• Interjection: Used to express a polite request or expression of desire. For example: “Please don’t forget my umbrella.”

Phrases

• “With pleasure” indicates willingness to do something happily.
• “I’ll do it, please” is a way to confirm agreement or acceptance.
• “Thank you for your help, please” combines gratitude and politeness.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “Please remember to bring your homework tomorrow.”
• Verb: “She politely asked if they could have a few more minutes.”
• Interjection: “Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need assistance.”

Synonyms

• Kindly
• Requestingly
• Courteously
• Beguilingly
• Graciously

Note: Please is not typically used as a noun or pronoun in its primary function. However, it can be found in compound nouns like “pleasure” (noun) or used as a shortened form of “please me” (interrogative pronoun).