plädieren
Translation
to plead, to advocate, to argue for
Examples
Er plädierte für mehr Gerechtigkeit.
He argued for more justice.
Der Anwalt plädierte auf nicht schuldig.
The lawyer pleaded not guilty.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) to plead/argue for sth. He argued for a reform.
((auf+4)) to plead sth. (in court) The defendant pleaded not guilty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: befürworten, argumentieren; Antonyms: ablehnen
Etymology
From French 'plaider' (to plead), which comes from Latin 'placitum' (a plea, decree).
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English word 'to plead'. Picture a lawyer pleading a case in court.