plead
word
/ˈpɫid/
pleed
/plˈiːd/
pleed
Definition
To ask for something in a very serious, emotional, or urgent way. In legal contexts, it also means to state in court whether you are guilty or not guilty, or to present a legal argument.
Usage & Nuances
Stronger and more emotional than 'ask' or 'request'. Common patterns are 'plead with someone', 'plead for help', and legal uses like 'plead guilty' or 'plead not guilty'. In everyday speech it often suggests desperation.
Spanish: suplicar - declararse (culpable/no culpable)Portuguese (BR): implorar - declarar-se (culpado/não culpado)Portuguese (PT): implorar - declarar-se (culpado/não culpado)Chinese (Simplified): 恳求 - 抗辩 - 认罪答辩Chinese (Traditional): 懇求 - 抗辯 - 認罪答辯Hindi: विनती करना - दलील देना - दोषी/निर्दोष कहनाArabic: يتوسل - يدفع قانونيًا - يقرّ بالذنب أو ينكرهBengali: অনুনয় করা - আবেদন করা - স্বীকারোক্তি দেওয়া (আইনি) Russian: умолять - просить (сильно) - заявлять (в суде)Japanese: 懇願する - 嘆願する - 罪状を認める／否認する (法廷)Vietnamese: cầu xin - biện hộ (trước tòa)Korean: 간청하다 - 애원하다 - (법정에서) 답변하다Turkish: yalvarmak - (mahkemede) savunmakUrdu: التجا کرنا - فریاد کرنا - (عدالت میں) بیان دیناIndonesian: memohon - memelas - mengaku (di pengadilan)
Example Sentences
She pleaded with him to stay.
basic
The man pleaded not guilty in court.
basic
They pleaded for more time.
basic
I pleaded with my boss to let me leave early, but she said no.
natural
He pleaded for help when he realized he was lost.
natural
Her lawyer advised her to plead guilty and avoid a longer trial.
natural