Plead

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpliːd/
• Rhymes: -iːd

Origin

From Middle English pleden, plaiden, from Old French plaider ("to plead, offer a plea"), from plait, from Medieval Latin placitum, neuter of placitus, past participle of placere ("to please").

Full definition of plead

Verb

1. To present an argument, especially in a legal case.
   The defendant has decided to plead not guilty.
• Bible, Job xvi. 21O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
2. To beg, beseech, or implore.
   He pleaded with me not to leave the house.

Related terms

• plea
• pleasant
• please
• pleasurable
• pleasure

Anagrams

• padel, paled, pedal