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pleased

adj.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈpɫizd// UK //plˈiːzd// pleased General-service

adj. feeling happy or satisfied about something that has happened.

adj. feeling or showing satisfaction or pleasure regarding a specific event or situation.


SIMPLE

I am very pleased with my exam results.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager was pleased to see that the team finished the project ahead of schedule.

COMPLEX

Although the artist was generally pleased with the final portrait, she felt that the lighting in the background didn't quite capture the mood she had intended.

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Origin

From Middle English plesed, iplesed (past participle) and Middle English plesede (preterit), both equivalent to please + -ed.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'with' or a 'to' infinitive clause.

Pitfall

I am pleased of the newsI am pleased with the newsLearners often use 'of' by mistake; 'pleased' typically takes 'with' or 'about'.

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