Crossword Genius

Force boy to be pleased (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

glad

'pleased' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'force boy' is the wordplay.
'force' becomes 'g' (short for gravity).
'boy' becomes 'lad' (informal term for boy).
'g'+'lad'='GLAD'

'to be' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for glad that I've seen before include "Joyful" , "Pleased, delighted" , "Contented" , "Dressy clothes, informally .... rags" , "part of Iris's family" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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