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Plead Definition & Meaning

plead
verb
  1. appeal or request earnestly; "I pleaded with him to stop"
  2. offer as an excuse or plea; "She was pleading insanity"
  3. enter a plea, as in courts of law; "She pleaded not guilty"
  4. 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

"Plead" in song lyrics

See how plead is used in real songs:

  • "No get up inna temple cause I ask her to plead"
    Apache f/ Collie Weed, Milo — Hey Girl
  • "Cause you call me up, try to cop or plead"
    Benzino — Die Another Day *
  • "Card, without a job, baby, how you gon' plead?"
    Boogiemonsters — Whoever You Ar (Wherever You Ar)

Words that rhyme with plead

Usage tips for "plead"

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Frequently asked questions

What does plead mean?
appeal or request earnestly; "I pleaded with him to stop" offer as an excuse or plea; "She was pleading insanity" enter a plea, as in courts of law; "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
What part of speech is plead?
Plead is a verb.
How many definitions does plead have?
Plead has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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