PLEADINGLY

beseechingly, importunately, imploringly, pleadingly, entreatingly

(adverb) in a beseeching manner; “‘You must help me,’ she said imploringly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pleadingly (comparative more pleadingly, superlative most pleadingly)

In an pleading manner; with pleas.

Source: Wiktionary


Plead"ing*ly, adv.

Definition: In a pleading manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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27 February 2025

SUMMIT

(verb) reach the summit (of a mountain); “They breasted the mountain”; “Many mountaineers go up Mt. Everest but not all summit”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.

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