plead for

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

To ask for something in a serious and emotional way, such as 'plead for mercy'.

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Examples (10)

  • They pleaded for mercy.
  • The citizens pleaded for government intervention.
  • She pleaded for another chance.
  • He pleaded for understanding from his family.
  • The lawyer pleaded for a lighter sentence.
  • We pleaded for help from the international community.
  • The child pleaded for his parents' forgiveness.
  • They are pleading for more time to complete the project.
  • The organization pleaded for donations to support their cause.
  • In his final letter, he pleaded for justice.