pleaded

word · lemma: plead

Definition

Said something in an emotional way to ask for something strongly, often for help or forgiveness. In legal contexts, it means to state whether you are guilty or not in court.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in emotional requests ('pleaded for help'), and in legal phrases ('pleaded guilty/not guilty'). More formal than 'begged.' Don't confuse with 'pleased.'

Spanish: suplicó - rogó - declaró (en juicio)Portuguese (BR): suplicou - implorou - declarou (em tribunal)Portuguese (PT): suplicou - implorou - declarou (em tribunal)Chinese (Simplified): 恳求 - 辩称 (法律)Chinese (Traditional): 懇求 - 辯稱 (法律)Hindi: विनती की - गुज़ारिश की - दलील दी (कानूनी)Arabic: توسل - التمس - أقرّ (في المحكمة)Bengali: অনুনয় করেছিল - আবেদন করেছিল - স্বীকারোক্তি দিয়েছিল (আইনী)Russian: умолял - просил - признал себя (виновным/невиновным в суде)Japanese: 懇願した - 申し立てた（法的）Vietnamese: van xin - cầu xin - khai (trước tòa)Korean: 간청했다 - 탄원했다 - (법정에서) 진술했다 Turkish: yalvardı - rica etti - mahkemede ifade verdi Urdu: منت سماجی - درخواست کی - اقرار کیا (عدالت میں)Indonesian: cầu xin - van nài - nhận tội/không nhận tội (trước tòa)

Example Sentences

She pleaded with her mother to let her stay out late.

basic

The prisoner pleaded for mercy.

basic

After hours of questioning, he finally pleaded guilty.

natural

He pleaded not guilty in court.

basic

She pleaded with her boss to give her another chance after the mistake.

natural

The child pleaded for his favorite toy back, with tears in his eyes.

natural