plead with

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To make an emotional appeal to a person, as in 'plead with the judge'.

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  • She was almost pleading with him.
  • His eyes silently pleaded with her.
  • The activists pleaded with the government to reconsider its decision.
  • I had to plead with my parents to let me go to the concert.
  • Despite his strong argument, he still had to plead with the jury for mercy.
  • She pleaded with the kidnappers for her child's safe return.
  • He was pleading with his boss for another chance to prove himself.
  • They will plead with the authorities to release the innocent man.
  • We pleaded with them not to leave, but they had made up their minds.
  • The lawyer pleaded with the court to grant a postponement.