plead
Meaning
To plead is to make an earnest or emotional appeal, often in a legal context, where an individual formally presents a case or argument in favor of a particular position, typically invoking moral or ethical considerations.
💡 While often associated with legal contexts, "plead" can also be used in non-legal situations to express a heartfelt request or appeal, but care should be taken to avoid confusion with less formal synonyms like "ask" or "request."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
the
last
day
of
term
,
Maria
stood
before
the
faculty
panel
to
explain
why
her
research
needed
extra
time
.
She
planned
to
plead
for
an
extension
because
unexpected
lab
closures
had
delayed
her
experiments
.
Her
tone
was
calm
but
earnest
,
and
she
outlined
the
specific
tasks
she
still
had
to
complete
.
The
committee
asked
a
few
pointed
questions
,
which
she
answered
with
concise
evidence
and
a
clear
timeline
.
By
the
end
,
the
members
nodded
thoughtfully
and
promised
to
review
her
request
carefully
.
Common Phrases
plead guilty
plead for mercy
plead one's case
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