Pronunciation: /plæsɪt/

Definitions of placet

noun a Latin word meaning 'it pleases'

Example Sentences

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'

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of placet in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of placet

past tense

pleased

plural

placets

comparative

more pleasing

superlative

most pleasing

present tense

pleases

future tense

will please

perfect tense

has pleased

continuous tense

is pleasing

singular

pleases

positive degree

pleasing

infinitive

to please

gerund

pleasing

participle

pleased

Origin and Evolution of placet

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'placet' originated from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to indicate approval or agreement, 'placet' evolved over time to be used in English as a term for a vote in favor of a proposal or motion.