pleads

[US]/pliːdz/

[UK]/pliːdz/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to ask earnestly or humbly; to present a case in court; to argue in defense or to admit guilt; to use something as an excuse or reason

pleads guilty

pleads for mercy

pleads not guilty

pleads with you

pleads his case

pleads for help

pleads the fifth

pleads for attention

pleads for justice

pleads for peace

she pleads for mercy in front of the judge.

he pleads guilty to the charges against him.

the lawyer pleads his case passionately.

the child pleads with her parents for a pet.

she pleads for help during the emergency.

he pleads with his friend to reconsider.

the defendant pleads for a lighter sentence.

she pleads her innocence to anyone who will listen.

the activist pleads for environmental protection.

he pleads for understanding from his colleagues.

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