Pleaser

please  (plz)

v. pleased, pleas·ing, pleas·es

v.tr.

1. To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented.

2. To be the will or desire of: May it please the court to admit this firearm as evidence.

v.intr.

1. To give satisfaction or pleasure; be agreeable: waiters who try hard to please.

2. To have the will or desire; wish: Do as you please. Sit down, if you please.

adv.

1. If it is your desire or pleasure; if you please. Used in polite requests: Please stand back. Pay attention, please.

2. Yes. Used in polite affirmative replies to offers: May I help you? Please.

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[Middle English plesen, from Old French plaisir; see pleasant.]

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pleaser n.

Synonyms: please, delight, gladden, gratify, tickle
These verbs mean to give pleasure to: was pleased by their success; a gift that would delight any child; praise that gladdens the spirit; progress that gratified all concerned; compliments that tickle their vanity.

Antonym: displease

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pleaser - a pleasing entertainer; "he is quite the crowd pleaser" entertainer - a person who tries to please or amuse