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pleased

Pronunciation: [pliːzd]

Word

Learn how to use pleased in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “feelings”

(adjective) when someone feels happy or satisfied about something. If you receive a gift or hear good news, you feel pleased.

Example

I was really pleased with my birthday present.

Example

She was not pleased when she heard the bad news.

Example

Are you pleased with how the project turned out?

Context: “satisfaction”

(verb) to make someone feel happy or satisfied. If you do something nice for a friend, you can please them.

Example

The surprise party pleased her very much.

Example

No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't please everyone.

Example

What can we do to please the guests at the party?

How to pronounce pleased

Pronunciation: [pliːzd]

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