🙏Plea

noun
/pliː/

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
a request or appeal, especially in a legal context

Example Sentences

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

The defendant entered a guilty plea in court.

Synonyms

appeal, request, petition, entreaty
Entry 1
appeal, request, petition, entreaty
Entry 2
appeal, request, entreaty, petition

Antonyms

demand, command, order, refusal, denial
Entry 1
demand, command, order, refusal
Entry 2
refusal, denial

Collocations

guilty plea, emotional plea, plea bargain, desperate plea
Entry 1
guilty plea, emotional plea, plea bargain
Entry 2
plea bargain, emotional plea, desperate plea

More Example Sentences

Help me with this, please.

Assist me with this, please.

Lend me a hand with this, please.

Could you close the door, please?

I am pleased with your achievement.

Would you mind closing the door, please?

Would you mind giving me a lift, please?

Would you mind turning on the AC, please?

Would you mind turning off the AC, please?

Would you mind turning down the AC, please?

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