rogar — 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.
- entreat verb To ask someone earnestly or beg them for something.
- plead verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
- pray verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
- treat verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.
Senses
rogar 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).
- entreat (intransitive) Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.
- plead (intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
- pray (obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
- treat (transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. [from 16th c.]
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.