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suplicar — 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.
  • cadge verb To tie, fasten.
  • entreat verb To ask someone earnestly or beg them for 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

suplicar 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).
  • cadge (US, British, slang) To obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.
  • 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.

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.

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