plead

US /pliːd/

UK /pliːd/

1.

make an emotional appeal

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She pleaded with him to stay.

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The children pleaded for another story.

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beg implore appeal entreat beseech

2.

present and argue for (a position or cause) in court or before a tribunal

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The lawyer will plead the case before the judge.

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He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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argue contend assert allege claim