pleaded

VERB

beg, request

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal ask petition pray solicit

STRONG

beseech crave crawl entreat implore importune supplicate

WEAK

cop a plea entreaty make up for square things

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse

STRONG

answer

WEAK

decide punish reply sentence

VERB

present a defense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege argue assert cite declare maintain respond

STRONG

adduce advocate avouch present vouch

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore

WEAK

answer decide punish reply sentence

Example Sentences

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When people pleaded for his help, he called for calm, saying, "You can't just go in there and jump in."

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The charges against Stokes come after two men pleaded guilty last month to offences in connection with a massive cyber attack on Transport for London in 2024.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“We need tractors, rescue workers, on Bella Vista Street,” pleaded Sillie, 44, a business consultant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Paul Regan pleaded guilty to three felony fraud charges in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“Please, Isa. Save my life here,” Mama pleaded.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser