/komplaˈθeɾ/
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Translation
to please, to gratify
Word origin
From Latin complacere, from com- (intensive) and placere ('to please').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- complacere
- English cognates
- complacent, please, placid
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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She always tries to please her guests.
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It is impossible to please everyone.
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I am pleased to announce that we have won the prize.
camarero complacernos.
The waiter did everything possible to please us.
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You do not need to please anyone to be happy.
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