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anella — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beg verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
  • importune verb To bother, irritate, trouble.
  • plead verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
  • seek verb To try to find something.

Senses

anella is used for these senses in English:

  • beg (intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
  • beg (transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
  • importune (transitive) To harass with persistent requests.
  • plead (intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
  • seek (ambitransitive) To try to find; to look for; to search for.

beg — full definition

  1. verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
  2. verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.

importune — full definition

  1. verb To bother, irritate, trouble.
  2. verb To harass with persistent requests.
  3. verb To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
  4. verb To import; to signify.

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