Bother
Bother verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.
Usage example: I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
Please
Please verb - To give satisfaction to.
Usage example: fresh flowers please me greatly
Nearby Word: pleased
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- But please don't bother telling him he's getting it wrong, because he'll only start lecturing you on why he's right and you, in fact, are wrong.
Source: Ignorant of Their Own Ignorance - It has become ubiquitous enough that most people don't even bother to say it, just "One ticket, please" or request a window seat.
Source: I'm Going to Hell for This -
If you're a busy person, live with your family or have friends who can drop in at any time, please wait until midnight when nobody will bother you and the internet is all yours.
Source: Video Game / League of Legends
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