Plead
/pliːd/
To ask someone for something in a very serious way, like when you really want a toy or help with something important.
Examples
- I had to plead with my mom for an extra cookie after dinner.
- My friend began to plead for a chance to play the new video game with us.
- I will plead with my teacher to let us have a class party next week.
Synonyms
beg
ask
request
urge
appeal
plea
Antonyms
refuse
deny
ignore
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