Synonyms for

Pleaded

Verb / ˈpli:dɪd / Another word for pleaded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make an emotional appeal or request; to make a formal statement of guilt or innocence in a court of law

Synonyms & similar words

plead begged implored beseeched entreated supplicated petitioned asked requested sought confessed admitted acknowledged avowed declared

Synonyms by register

Formal

implored beseeched petitioned entreated

Informal

begged asked hounded cajoled

Literary

supplicated conjured

Antonyms

commanded demanded ordered insisted asserted declared

Common collocations

  • pleaded guilty
  • pleaded innocent
  • pleaded for mercy
  • pleaded with him
  • pleaded the fifth
  • pleaded for help
  • pleaded his case

Word family

noun plea
verb plead
adjective pleading

Usage note

While 'pleaded' is the standard past tense and past participle, 'pled' is also widely accepted, especially in American English. It is often used in legal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She pleaded with the teacher to give her more time to finish the test.
  2. He pleaded guilty to the crime and was sentenced to prison.
  3. The lawyer pleaded with the jury to find his client not guilty.
  4. The homeless man pleaded for spare change on the street corner.
  5. She pleaded with her parents to adopt a puppy.

Quotes

  • I have pleaded guilty to all charges.
  • I have pleaded for the last time.
  • I have pleaded the cause of the innocent.

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