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Synonyms & Similar Words
beg
petition
pray
request
appeal
solicit
implore
entreat
supplicate
invoke
beseech
conjure
crave
demand
require
claim
ask
sue
lobby
negotiate
mediate
arbitrate
intercede
intervene
plead for
plead with
expostulate
remonstrate
protest
object
complain
lament
bemoan
mourn
grieve
lament
deplore
regret
rue
repent
atone
make amends
Meaning of Plead
The primary meaning of the word "Plead" is to ask or beg for something in a serious and emotional way, often in a court of law.
Definitions
- To ask or beg for something in a serious and emotional way, often in a court of law
- To make a formal statement in a court of law, especially to say whether you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
- To give a reason or excuse for something, especially for not doing something
Etymology of Plead
The word "Plead" originates from the Old French word "plaidier" or "plaid", meaning "to plead" or "to discuss", which is derived from the Latin word "placitare", meaning "to discuss" or "to debate"
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century, initially in the context of legal proceedings, and has since expanded to include other meanings, such as asking or begging for something in a serious and emotional way
Example Uses
- The lawyer will plead her client's case in front of the judge
- She pleaded with her parents to let her stay out late
- He pleaded guilty to the crime and was sentenced to prison
- The company pleaded for more time to pay its debts
- The environmental group pleaded with the government to take action on climate change