as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the minister reminded his flock that God is a being to be obeyed and worshipped always and not just someone to be supplicated in times of trouble
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Tea begs him to surrender, warning him that PET plans to imprison both he and Ashley, which will leave Sofia without either parent.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025 -
In between bickering with Rodgers and pining for a young would-be protégé named Elizabeth, played by Margaret Qualley, Hart gossips to the bartender—Eddie, portrayed by Bobby Cannavale—and begs him for just one more pour.—
Kyle McGovern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Gwen prays to Jesus for help, much to the bemusement (and adoration) of Ernesto.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Supplicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplicates. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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