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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒə/

noun

Meaning

  • A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

    "He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

  • A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

    "Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures."

  • One's preference.

    "What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?"

  • The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

    "at Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires"

Synonyms

delight,
gladness,
gratification,
happiness,
indulgence,
satisfaction,
delight,
joy,
desire,
fancy,
want,
will,
wish,
discretion

verb

Meaning

  • To give or afford pleasure to.

  • To give sexual pleasure to.

    "Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night."

  • To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

    "to go pleasuring"

Synonyms

gratify,
please

interjection

Meaning

  • Pleased to meet you, "It's my pleasure"