Saturday, 29 April 2017

Words From the Same Family - Please v Pleasing

Please
1.     (exclamation) - used to make a polite request.
Ø     Could I have a glass of water, please?
Ø     Please remember to close all the windows and lock all the doors before you leave.

2.     (verb) – to make someone happy or satisfied.
Ø     Poor Sarah only got married to please her family.
Ø     Sam is such a sweet boy. He’s always so eager to please.


Pleasing (adj) – to give a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment.
Ø     The music in the background is so pleasing to the ear (= to listen to).

Ø     It was pleasing to know that the customers were satisfied with the food.

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