anflehen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beg verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
- beseech verb To beg someone urgently and earnestly for something.
- conjure verb To perform tricks that appear to be magic.
- entreaty noun The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
- implore verb To beg someone earnestly to do something.
- plead verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
- supplicate verb To make a humble request to (someone, especially a person in authority); to beg, to beseech, to entreat.
Senses
anflehen is used for these senses in English:
- beg (transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
- beseech To beg or request for (something).
- conjure (transitive, archaic) To make an urgent request to; to appeal to or beseech.
- entreaty The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
- plead (intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
beg — full definition
- verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
- verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.