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plead

verb

/pliːd/

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

to make an emotional or earnest request; to state in court

She pleaded for mercy.

She pleaded with him to stay.

beg, entreat, implore, appeal, request

Entry 1

beg, entreat, implore, appeal

Entry 2

beg, appeal, request, entreat

demand, order, command, refuse, deny

Entry 1

demand, order, command

Entry 2

refuse, deny

plead guilty, plead for, earnestly plead, plead case, plead innocent, plead with someone

Entry 1

plead guilty, plead for, earnestly plead, plead case

Entry 2

plead guilty, plead innocent, plead with someone

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achie...

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.