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pleases

pleases is the third-person singular simple present indicative of please.

Meaning of please

Verb

please (third-person singular simple present pleases, present participle pleasing, simple past and past participle pleased)

  1. (ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
    • Her presentation pleased the executives.
  2. (ergative, intransitive) To desire; to will; to be pleased by.
    • Just do as you please.
    Synonyms:
    desire, will

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Questions about pleases

What is pleases the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Pleases is the third-person singular simple present indicative of please.

Words near pleases in the dictionary

  1. pleasedst
  2. pleaseman
  3. pleasemen
  4. pleaser
  5. pleasers
  6. pleases
  7. pleasest
  8. pleaseth
  9. pleasie
  10. pleasies
  11. pleasin'

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