🙏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

Example Sentences

She pleaded for mercy.

She pleaded with him to stay.

Synonyms

beg, entreat, implore, appeal, request
Entry 1
beg, entreat, implore, appeal
Entry 2
beg, appeal, request, entreat

Antonyms

demand, order, command, refuse, deny
Entry 1
demand, order, command
Entry 2
refuse, deny

Collocations

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

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