pleases

verb

present tense third-person singular of please
1
as in delights
to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

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2
as in wants
to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

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Recent Examples of pleases Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace? — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 There’s almost never a solution that pleases everyone. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 Style is subjective, so decide which pleases your eyes. — Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 Of all the aspects that stand out about the Los Angeles Football Club’s impressive start to 2026, the players’ competitiveness pleases head coach Marc Dos Santos the most. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleases
  1. delights
  2. wants
  3. satisfies
  4. wishes
  5. warms
  6. chooses
  7. amuses
  8. gratifies
Verb
  • In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
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  • Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy aren't part of this longer-term picture; SpaceX wants to phase them out and have Starship shoulder the load.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • No arrests have been made, and DeRamus wants to know why his home was hit and who is responsible.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wants
Verb
  • In two or more dimensions, both of these lines count as fractals — that’s because a line takes up no area and leaves most of the surrounding space empty, which satisfies the condition of having many holes.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, as friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfies
Verb
  • Early in Mutiny, Statham’s latest outing, there’s a moment in which his character, Cole Reed, looks over photos of his late father on a tablet, then wishes the man a happy birthday.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Editor’s pick More picks Longtime Disneyland fans are finally getting one of their top theme park wishes.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wishes
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  • The local bedrock — which has been soaking up heat all summer, and might be up to 70 or 80 degrees in the vicinity of those wells — now warms the water rather than cooling it.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Food waste decomposing in landfills emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas that warms the planet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of warms
Verb
  • Other times the canvas can still be enormous; what’s small is the intimate story Scott chooses to tell within it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Flexible Options for Different Sleep Needs As consumers look for more personalized ways to improve their sleep environment, not everyone chooses to replace an entire mattress.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • According to the inner circle, the mythology is something that amuses Vernon more than anything else.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
  • And Griffin Hanson amuses in several small roles.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of amuses
Verb
  • What surprises me, actually, is – not surprises me, but what gratifies me is that Iranian attacks have been – not been larger or more capable.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • By virtue of its sheer scale, everything that gratifies us about submarine cables feels amplified a hundredfold in 2Africa; the same goes for everything that worries us.
    — Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
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