Foundation level · Year 4 · free
plead
verb · Say it: PLEED
What it means
Foundationto ask for something in a very strong, emotional way
My little brother pleaded with Mum to let him stay up late.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- appeal
- beg
- implore
More examples
- Harry pleads for a puppy every year on his birthday.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'plaidier', meaning to go to law.
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