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Synonyms & Similar Words
kindly
nicely
politely
courteously
graciously
obligingly
willingly
agreeably
pleasantly
considerately
thoughtfully
gently
hospitably
generously
cordially
warmly
solicitously
attentively
carefully
meticulously
carefully
painstakingly
thoroughly
diligently
scrupulously
conscientiously
respectfully
reverently
deferentially
humbly
meekly
submissively
compliantly
acquiescently
cooperatively
helpfully
assistively
supportively
Meaning of Please
a polite expression used to make a request
Definitions
- Used to make a request or ask someone to do something in a polite way
- * Expressing a desire or wish for something to happen or be done
- * Used to show courtesy, respect, or consideration for someone
Etymology of Please
The word "please" originated from the Old French word "plaisir," meaning "to give pleasure" or "to be pleasing"
It is derived from the Latin word "placere," meaning "to please" or "to be agreeable"
Historically, the word "please" was used to express a desire or wish for something to happen or be done, and it has evolved to become a polite expression used in everyday language
Example Uses
- Please pass the salt
- * Please be quiet, I'm trying to study
- * Please help me with this task
- * Please join us for dinner
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rudely
impolitely
discourteously
unkindly
harshly
brutally
coarsely
crudely
roughly
curtly
brusquely
gruffly
snappishly
testily
irritably
impatiently
inconsiderately
thoughtlessly
carelessly
negligently
recklessly
inattentively
unsympathetically
unfeelingly
unkindly
ungenerously
inhospitably