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Beg vs. Plead

Beg

/beɡ/

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

Examples:

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

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Plead

/pliːd/

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

Examples:

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

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Ways to tell them apart:

Beg is often used when one is asking for something earnestly and humbly.
Plead is generally used in a more formal context, often related to legal situations or urgent requests.
Begging can imply a sense of desperation, while pleading may involve reasoning or persuasion.
Beg is a more emotional appeal, whereas plead involves logic or legal standing.
People beg for mercy, while they might plead their case.

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