求 — meaning in English

English meaning

• beseech verb To beg someone urgently and earnestly for something.
• plead verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
• request verb To ask for something, often politely or formally.

Senses

求 is used for these senses in English:

• after you A gesture, usually polite, urging another person to take a turn at something ahead of the speaker.
• be my guest (idiomatic) Do as you wish; go ahead; help yourself; go for it!
• beseech To beg or request for (something).
• feel free (as imperative, with to-infinitive) You have my permission.
• plead (intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
• request (transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
• well, well, well Indicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.

plead — full definition

1. verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
2. verb To beg for something urgently and emotionally.
3. verb To offer something as an excuse.

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