War and Peace definition (1865â1869) A novel by Leo Tolstoy. It recounts the history of several Russian families during the wars against Napoleon Bonaparte. Many consider it the greatest novel ever written.
Full Definition of PLEASE. intransitive verb. 1. : to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. 2. 3. transitive verb. 1. : to give pleasure to: gratify. 2.ull Definition of PLEASE. intransitive verb. 1. : to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. 2. 3. transitive verb. 1. : to give pleasure to: gratify. 2.
Synonyms: persuade, induce, prevail, convince. These verbs mean to succeed in causing a person to do or consent to something. Persuade means to win someone over, as by reasoning or force of personality: Nothing could persuade her to change her mind. To induce is to lead, as to a course of action, by means of influence or persuasion: Pray what could induce him to commit so rash an action? (Oliver Goldsmith).