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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

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose

to have a strong desire or longing for something

to mix different substances or elements together so that they form a smooth combination