anflehen
Translation
to implore, to beseech, to beg
Examples
Sie flehte ihn um Hilfe an.
She implored him for help.
Er flehte sie an, ihn nicht zu verlassen.
He begged her not to leave him.
Grammar Patterns
to implore ((sb.)) ((for sth.)) She implored him for forgiveness.
to beg ((sb.)) ((to do sth.)) I beg you to believe me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bitten, betteln, beschwören
Etymology
From 'an-' (at, to) + 'flehen' (to plead, beg). The prefix 'an-' intensifies the act of pleading towards someone.
Memory Tips
Think of 'flehen' (to plead) directed 'at' (an) someone with great intensity.