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Synonyms of plead

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Another word for plead is beg. Other synonyms of plead are allege.

Synonyms and similar words for plead

verbTo beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.

  • appeal
  • ask
  • begTo plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
  • request
  • entreatOften followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.

verbTo offer by way of excuse.

Meaning of plead

  1. verb To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
  2. verb To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
  3. verb To offer by way of excuse.

Full definition of plead

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Questions about synonyms of plead

What is another word for plead?
Plead has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as beg and allege.
What does plead mean?
Plead means to present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

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