as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
she began her letter by entreating me to forgive the belatedness of her reply
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Day begs Dusk to see what Demerzel’s sacrifice meant.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Alternating between Laura and Cherry’s stark perspectives adds to the fun of the series that begs to be binged.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The former All-American running back implores his Longhorns faithful to represent during College Colors Day this upcoming Friday.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Colum implores Ellen to marry and be the eyes and ears of Castle Grant.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Entreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entreats. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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