ˈpleʒə n. & v. --n. 1 a
feeling of
satisfaction or
joy. 2 enjoyment. 3 a
source of pleasure or gratification (painting
was my
chief pleasure; it is a pleasure to
talk to them). 4
formal a person's will or
desire (what is
your pleasure?). 5
sensual gratification or enjoyment (a
life of pleasure). 6 (attrib.)
done or used
for pleasure (pleasure-ground). --v. 1 tr.
give (esp. sexual) pleasure
to. 2 intr. (often foll. by in)
take pleasure. øtake pleasure in like
doing.
with pleasure gladly. [ME & OF plesir, plaisir
PLEASE, used as a noun]