extend mercy

Frequency: 5.82.1 per million words

To offer or give mercy, often in a formal or official way.

mercyVERB + mercy

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Examples (10)

  • The judge decided to extend mercy to the young offender.
  • We must always strive to extend mercy and compassion to others.
  • The queen was known for her willingness to extend mercy even to her enemies.
  • It is essential for leaders to extend mercy when circumstances call for it.
  • In times of conflict, true strength lies in the ability to extend mercy.
  • The government chose to extend mercy to the political prisoners.
  • He pleaded with the authorities to extend mercy in his case.
  • Showing forgiveness is one way to extend mercy.
  • Through their actions, they sought to extend mercy to the suffering.
  • The mission of the church is to extend mercy to the needy.