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please

please \'ple-z\ vb [ME plesen, fr. MF plaisir, fr. L place-re; akin to L 
   p]lacare to placate, OE flo-h flat stone, Gk plak-, plax flat surface 1: to 
   afford or give pleasure or satisfaction  2: LIKE, WISH {do as you ~}  
   archaic  3: to have the kindness  1: to give pleasure to : GRATIFY  2: to 
   be the will or pleasure of {may it ~ your Majesty}  3: to be willing to - 
   usu. used in the imperative to express a polite co mmand or request {~ come 
   in}