pleaded

Strongest matches

• appeal
• ask
• petition
• pray
• solicit

Strong matches

• beseech
• crave
• crawl
• entreat
• implore
• importune
• supplicate

Weak matches

• cop a plea
• entreaty
• make up for
• square things

Strongest matches

• allege
• argue
• assert
• cite
• declare
• maintain
• respond

Strong matches

• adduce
• advocate
• avouch
• present
• vouch

Weak matches

• answer charges
• cop a plea
• give evidence
• plea bargain
• put forward
• use as excuse