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PLEAD

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Plead.

Plead - as a verb

Appeal or request earnestly

Example: "I pleaded with him to stop"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appeal10invoke13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Offer as an excuse or plea

Example: "She was pleading insanity"

Enter a plea, as in courts of law

Example: "She pleaded not guilty"

Make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allege7aver7say6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He pleaded with his parents to let him go to the party."
"The lawyer pleaded for mercy on behalf of his client."
"She pleaded guilty to the charges against her."
"The child pleaded with Santa for a new toy."
"The defendant pleaded innocence during the trial."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plead is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PLEAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plead is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PLEAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plead is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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