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单词 thesaurus/articles/to-beg-for-something-or-beg-someone-to-do-something
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Thesaurus article:to beg for something or beg someone to do something

to beg for something or beg someone to do something

These words mean to make a very strong and urgent request.

The most common word isbeg. You canbeg for somethingorbeg someone to do something.

He begged her to stay, but she wouldn't listen.
She tearfully begged for forgiveness.

If youimploresomeone to do or not do something, you ask them to do or not do it in a very emotional, serious, or sincere way.

I implore you to change your mind.
When he gives his number to friends, he implores them not to pass it on.

If youplead withsomeone, you ask them in a very emotional way to do something, especially repeatedly.

He pleaded with the guards to be allowed to see his daughter.

If someoneappeals topeople, they make a strong emotional request, often a public one.

I appeal to the public to remain calm.

Entreatis a more formal word than those above for begging, andadjureis even more formal.

The banners entreated the government to release the prisoners.
The gospel adjures us to love one another.

Beseechis an old-fashioned word that is often used in literature.

She beseeched her captors to display some compassion.

For more words relating to asking for something, see the article atask.

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