Beg-Plead | Commonly Confused Words

Beg

/beɡ/

To ask or plead for something, often in a needy or urgent manner

'Be patient,' Kate begged him.I think he was begging me not to kill him.Mrs. Weston begs you to put on your tippet.

/pliːd/

To ask for something earnestly or to make a strong case in support of someone or something

They aren't pleading."Lillian!" pleaded her mother, with a warning sound in her voice.He was pleading for a denial.

Beg often implies a desperate or earnest request and can be either humble or forceful in tone.
Plead usually suggests a more formal or legal request, often associated with convincing or arguing.
Begging can sometimes imply groveling or humiliation, while pleading tends to be more about persuasion or argumentation, though it can also be emotionally intense.