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Beg vs. Plead

Beg

/beɡ/

To ask someone urgently or earnestly for something, often as a favor.

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 in a serious and emotional way or to state in court whether one is guilty or not.

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 often conveys a sense of desperation or urgency.
Plead can imply a formal or legal request for a reconsideration or mercy.
Beg might be used more in casual or emotional contexts.
Remember, plead is related to pleas and can be used in courts.
Beg can sometimes suggest a lack of dignity due to its urgent nature.

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