Please don't cry.
Source: tatoeba (1521)
Please
/pliːz/
Synonyms for "please" (131 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Strong matches (39)
Related words (65)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: delight, accede, accommodate, amuse, amuses.
- Sentence evidence is available for please, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "please".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "please"
Keep "please" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "please" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "please", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "please" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesactioncarediscourse markerdiscourse particlegratifyinterjectionlikemodality adverbpolitenesspragmatic markersatisfyverbwish
More specific
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
16 entriesas you pleasecourtesy worddiscourse particledo as you pleaseplease someoneplease the audienceplease the committeeplease the crowdplease the investorsplease yourselfpoliteness markerpragmatic particlepretty pleaserequest markersay pleasesoftener
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 12 languages.
Afrikaans
2 entries- asseblief intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- asseblief tog intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Finnish
2 entries- nyt intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- pliis intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Flemish
1 entries- allez intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
French
2 entries- allez intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- pitié intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
German
1 entries- bitte intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Italian
1 entries- per piacere intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Macedonian
2 entries- ви се мо́лам intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- ти се мо́лам intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- vær så snill intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Polish
3 entries- błagam intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- błagam cię intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- proszę cię intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Portuguese
2 entries- faça-me o favor intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- por favor intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Swedish
1 entries- snälla intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Vietnamese
2 entries- thôi mà intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
- trời ơi intj (expression of annoyance or impatience)
Sample sentences
42 total sentences available.
If you see a mistake, then please correct it.
Source: tatoeba (1535)
Where are the eggs, please?
Source: tatoeba (1565)
"Yes, orange juice please," says Mike.
Source: tatoeba (1620)
Showing 4 of 42 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "please"?
Closest matches include delight, accede, accommodate, amuse, amuses.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "please"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.