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to plead
01
to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation
Transitive: to plead for sth
Ditransitive: to plead with sb to do sth
02
to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime
Linking Verb: to plead [adj]
03
to state something as an excuse
Transitive: to plead an excuse or a point of law
04
to present arguments in a court of law to support a case
Transitive: to plead a legal case or position
plead
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pleader
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pleader
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pleading
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pleading
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pleading
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pleading
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Example
The beggar on the street corner pleads for compassion and assistance from passersby.
The student pleads for an extension on the assignment due to unforeseen circumstances.
In the past, the citizens pleaded with the city council to improve public safety.
He pleaded with his boss to reconsider the decision to terminate his employment.
The activists are currently pleading for government action to address environmental issues.
