verb
- past tense and past participle of plead; made an emotional appeal or request
- past tense and past participle of plead; formally stated one’s position in a court of law
Usage: legal
Examples
- She pleaded with her parents to let her go to the concert.
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- He pleaded for more time to complete the project.
- The lawyer pleaded his client’s case before the jury.
- They pleaded with the teacher for an extension on the assignment.
- The accused pleaded guilty and accepted the sentence.