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Plead for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: plid

What does Plead really mean?

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Plead is a word that we often hear in books, on TV shows, and even in real life situations. It's a little like asking for something, but more serious. When you plead for something, it means that you are really desperate or really want something to happen. It's like when you really want a toy or a treat, and you ask your parents over and over again, saying things like "Pretty please, can I have it?" That's a kind of pleading.

But pleading can also be when someone is in trouble and they need help. It's like when someone has done something wrong and they want someone to forgive them or not punish them. They might say things like "I'm really sorry, please don't be angry with me" or "I promise I won't do it again, please give me another chance." That's another type of pleading.

Sometimes, people even have to plead in a court of law. Have you ever seen a judge on TV? Well, sometimes people who are accused of doing something wrong in court have to plead "guilty" or "not guilty." The judge asks them to say it out loud and the person has to speak up and say how they plead. It's a big moment because it can decide what happens next in their case.

So, in summary, pleading is a way of asking really, really strongly for something or trying to get someone to forgive you or not punish you. It's like when you really want something or when you want someone to understand that you're sorry.

Remember, if you ever hear the word "plead" again, think about someone asking for something really, really strongly or someone saying they're sorry and asking for forgiveness.

Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Wilson on 2023-10-29 20:45:58

Plead In a sentece

Learn how to use Plead inside a sentece

  • When you are caught chewing gum in class, you might plead with your teacher not to give you detention.
  • If you accidentally break your friend's toy, you can plead for forgiveness and promise to replace it.
  • When you want to stay up late, you might plead with your parents to let you watch one more TV show.
  • In court, a lawyer may plead their client's innocence, explaining why they believe they are not guilty.
  • If you see a stray dog on the street, you can plead with your parents to adopt it and give it a loving home.

Plead Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Plead Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

Plead Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.