plädieren
Translation
to plead, to advocate, to argue for
Examples
Der Anwalt plädiert auf Freispruch.
The lawyer pleads for acquittal.
Sie plädiert für mehr Umweltschutz.
She advocates for more environmental protection.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to plead (for) sth. The lawyer pleads for acquittal.
((für+4)) to advocate for sth. She advocates for animal rights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: befürworten (to advocate), verteidigen (to defend)
Etymology
From French 'plaider' (to plead), from Latin 'placitum' (a plea, decree).
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'to plead'. Picture a lawyer pleading a case.