Pleads — ten rates (anag) (8)
I believe the answer is:
entreats
(Other definitions for entreats that I've seen before include "Requests earnestly" , "Beseeches, pleads" , "Implores" , "Begs earnestly" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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