Pronunciation: /plæsɪt/
noun a Latin word meaning 'it pleases'
A1 In Latin, 'placet' means 'it pleases'.
A2 The placet of the group was to go to the beach.
B1 The placet of the committee was to approve the budget proposal.
B2 The placet of the majority shareholders was needed to move forward with the merger.
C1 The placet of the board of directors was crucial in making the final decision.
C2 Her placet as the team leader influenced the direction of the project.
verb a Latin verb meaning 'it pleases'
A1 She placet the book on the shelf.
A2 The teacher placet the students in groups for the activity.
B1 The chef placet the finishing touches on the dish before serving it.
B2 The artist placet the final brush strokes on the painting, completing it.
C1 The director placet the actors perfectly for the scene, creating a powerful visual impact.
C2 The conductor placet each musician in the orchestra with precision, ensuring a flawless performance.
pronoun a pronoun used to represent 'it' in Latin
A1 Placet mihi ad te venire.
A2 Placet eis in horto ludere.
B1 Placet nobis in bibliotheca studere.
B2 Placet vobis ad mare ire hodie?
C1 Placet eis in montibus camping facere.
C2 Placet mihi tecum esse et de philosophia disputare.
formal The board members decided that the proposal placet the requirements for funding.
informal I think it would placet everyone if we moved the meeting to a later time.
slang I'm not sure if that outfit placet the dress code for the party.
figurative His argument placet the idea that success is solely based on luck.
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