verb🔗ShareTo present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case."The defendant has decided to plead not guilty."lawgovernmentpoliticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo beg, beseech, or implore."He pleaded with me not to leave the house."actioncommunicationdemandlawattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo offer by way of excuse."Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness."lawguiltactionstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo discuss by arguments."The students pleaded their case for more recess time, arguing that it would improve their focus in class. "lawcommunicationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
