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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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His mother, fearful for her youngest son, pleaded with him to flee the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Kismet Kebabs Ltd, of Chelmsford, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation when the case returned to court for sentencing.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A second man, 50-year-old Matt Styler, of Gosport, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Adam Johnson pleaded guilty to entering a restricted building and received a 75-day sentence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“A man can’t help his feelings, Mr. Wemmick,” pleaded Mike.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens