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Word: Plead
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘to wrangle’): from Old French plaidier ‘go to law’, from plaid ‘discussion’ (see plea)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pliːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make an emotional appeal
Short Definition:make emotional appeal
Examples:- they pleaded with them not to take any action against the boy
- ‘Don't go,’ she pleaded
- Anne pleaded to go with her
Definition:
present and argue for (a position), especially in court or in another public context
Short Definition:publicly argue for
Examples:- the idea that in public relations work someone is paid to plead a special case is disliked
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