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smeekbede — meaning in English

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English meaning

entreaty noun The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.

Senses

smeekbede is used for these senses in English:

entreaty The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
plea An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.

entreaty — full definition

noun The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
noun A treatment; reception; entertainment.

plea — full definition

noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
noun Law: a formal statement by a defendant responding to a charge.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

smeekgebed pleidooi rechtszaak zaak