please

[pliːz]

Definition:
1. Give pleasure to or be pleasing to.
2. Used to add force to a request or statement.
3. Be the will of or have the will (to).
4. Give satisfaction.
5. Used in polite request.

Use 'please' in a sentence:

1. Two pints of mild, please.
2. Could I trouble you to open the window, please?
3. Can I register this, please?
4. Children, please! I'm trying to work.
5. He appeared anxious to please.
6. Put the cases down there, please.
7. Play their new CD for me, please.
8. I did it to please my parents.
9. I'll have a decaff, please.
10. I'll have lemonade please—no ice.
11. Please, sir, can I open a window?
12. Can I have your attention please?
13. You are free to come and go as you please.
14. Please help me, I entreat you.
15. Can I have a receipt, please?
16. That will be 45 pence, please.
17. Hello, is Gordon there please?
18. Could you just help me with this box, please?
19. Please write in pen on both sides of the paper.
20. Can I have the bill, please?
21. Can we have the bill please?
22. Can you help me put this letter into good English, please?
23. He's a difficult man to please.
24. Please don't get cross. Let me explain.
25. What is your account number, please?
26. What's your account number please?
27. Could I use your phone, please?
28. Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting.
29. "Doctor."—"Will you please call me Sarah?"
30. Could you call back later, please?
31. Could you expand on that point, please?
32. Please let me know how many are coming, if any.
33. Please could I leave early today?
34. Please give your name, address and date of birth.
35. If you have any issues, please call this number.
36. Please send the letter on to my new address.
37. Please turn the television off before you go to bed.
38. Please check that these details are correct.
39. Let's have some quiet, please.
40. One more, please!
41. Could you say it again, please?
42. Do it now please ─ not in three hours' time.
43. I'd like to send this express, please.
44. Please could you speak more slowly?
45. Can you feed the cat, please?
46. Please give us advance warning of any changes.
47. Please be patient – your cheque will arrive.
48. Please supply the following details: name, age and sex.
49. If you remember anything at all, please let us know.
50. Please initial each page and sign in the space provided.
51. I put 'please forward' on the envelope.
52. Would you open the door for me, please?
53. Please let me past.
54. Could you put me through to the manager, please?
55. Please move; you're right in my line of vision.
56. Please file it in my 'Research' file.