Plead — synonyms, definition

1. plead (Verb)

address adjure affirm allege answer apologise apologize appeal apply to argue ask assert attest aver beg beguile beseech cajole certify cite • • •

plead (Verb) — Appeal or request earnestly. ex. "I pleaded with him to stop"

plead (Verb) — Offer as an excuse or plea. ex. "She was pleading insanity"

plead (Verb) — (law) enter a plea, as in courts of law. ex. "She pleaded not guilty"

plead (Verb) — (law) 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.

allege apologise apologize appeal aver declare excuse invoke justify pronounce rationalise rationalize say adjure beg beseech bid conjure demur entreat implore pray press