Pleasure ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pleasure ( noun )

1. A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
2. An activity or situation that gives a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

Origin:

Middle english plesure, from anglo-french plaisir, from plaisir to please, from latin placere.

Examples:

1. He took great pleasure in his work.
2. She derived a great deal of pleasure from her garden.
3. He promised to give her whatever pleasure she desired.
4. It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home.
5. She could not conceal her pleasure at the news.

(As a verb)

Pleasure ( verb )

1. A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
2. An activity or situation that gives a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

Origin:

Middle english plesure, from anglo-french plaisir, from plaisir to please, from latin placere.

Examples:

1. He took great pleasure in his work.
2. She derived a great deal of pleasure from her garden.
3. He promised to give her whatever pleasure she desired.
4. It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home.
5. She could not conceal her pleasure at the news.