Latin · Latina
placeo
/ˈpɫa.ke.oː/ verb A1 (estimated)
1. to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit (in a mental rather than a sensual way)
2. of an accomplishment, e.g. writing, acting, artistry, etc: to please, to win applause, to earn approval or other favorable response
3. to like (the dative should be translated as the subject in English)
| English | to like |
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| German | mögen, gefallen, gern haben |
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| French | aimer, plaire, liker |
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| Portuguese | gostar, curtir, gramar |
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| Czech | mít rád, líbit se, chutnat |
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| Italian | persuadere, cuorare, sfagiolare |
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| Spanish | gustar, likear |
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| Dutch | lusten, houden van, graag hebben |
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| Swedish | gilla, tycka om, breda |
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4. to resolve, will, order, determine
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