Pleasure /(?)/
Pleas·ure
Pleasure
n.
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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.
At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man.
Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
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What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you to come, let not my letter.
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That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure
Phrases & Compounds
- At pleasure
- by arbitrary will or choice.
- To take pleasure in
- to have enjoyment in.
Pleasure
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Pleasured; p. pr. & vb. n. Pleasuring
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To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
[Rolled] his hoop to pleasure Edith.
Pleasure
v. i.
- To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.