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Plead

usgb/pliːd/Volume
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Desperate RequestPlay
Use 'plead' to express urgent or passionate requests that show you're in a serious or dire situation. SlideThe hostages plead for a chance to call their families.
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Emotional WeightPlay
'Plead' conveys a strong emotional tone, more than simply asking or requesting. SlideShe plead with her eyes welling up in tears.