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- Dictionaryplead/pliːd/
verb
- 1. make an emotional appeal: "she pleaded with them not to gag the boy" Similar
- 2. present and argue for (a position), especially in court or in another public context: "the idea that in public relations work someone is paid to plead a special case is disliked" Similar
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Learn the meaning of plead as a verb in different contexts, such as making a request, a statement in court, or an excuse. Find out how to use plead in a sentence and see synonyms and related words.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb plead, which can mean to argue a case in court, to make a plea, or to entreat. See also the difference between pled and pleaded, and the phrases containing plead.
Learn the meaning of plead as a verb in different contexts, such as making a request, a statement in court, or an excuse. Find out how to use plead in a sentence and see synonyms and related words.
Plead definition: to appeal or entreat earnestly. See examples of PLEAD used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb plead in different contexts, such as law, argument, and appeal. Compare the American and British spellings and pronunciations of plead and pled.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb plead in different contexts. Find out how to plead in court, with somebody, or for something, and see synonyms and related words.
To plead is to ask for something from someone, often on the verge of begging. You may plead with the phone company to give an appointment time that spans only three hours, but, regardless of your pleading, they will make you wait eight hours for the technician to finally show.
