to ask for something in a serious and emotional way : to try to prove (a case) in a court of law : to say in court that you are either guilty or not guilty of a crime : to make a plea He begged and _______ ed, but she would not change her mind.

: very wise a : wise through reflection and experience b archaic : grave, solemn 2 : proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment < _______ advice>

a container in which cream is stirred or shaken to make butter The motorboats churned the water. The horse's hooves churned up the sod. The water churned all around us : to stir or mix something (such as water or mud) with force : to move in a circle : to make (butter) by stirring or shaking cream in a _______

a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal

to cause (someone) to believe something that is not true to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive, trick