Polite request to make someone happy (6)

I believe the answer is:

please

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'polite request' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for please that I've seen before include "Asleep (anag)" , "Delight, satisfy" , "Cause (someone) to feel satisfied" , "Like" , "cheer up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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