PLEASURE
\plˈɛʒə], \plˈɛʒə], \p_l_ˈɛ_ʒ_ə]\
Definitions of PLEASURE
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her"
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an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
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a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
By Princeton University
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sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her"
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an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
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a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
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To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
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To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.
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The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; - opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.
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Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; - opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
By Oddity Software
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What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
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To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
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To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.
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The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; - opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.
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Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; - opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
By Noah Webster.
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Agreeable emotions: gratification: what the will prefers: purpose: command: approbation.
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(B.) To give pleasure to.
By Daniel Lyons
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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An agreeable sensation or emotion; gratification; amusement in general.
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Pleasurable.
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Pleasureboat.
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P. ground.
By James Champlin Fernald
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The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; enjoyment; delight; sensual gratification; what the will dictates or desires; a favour; arbitrary will or choice.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Agreeable sensations or emotions; enjoyment or gratification of the mind or senses; what the will dictates or prefers; preference; delight; choice; purpose; arbitrary will; that which pleases.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. Gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions;—delight; enjoyment;—sensual or sexual gratification;—loose gratification of the senses or appetites in any way; dissipation; riotous living;—approbation; fond approval;—the dictate of the will; choice;—purpose; intention;—also, arbitrary will or choice;—a favour; an act done to please.
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