plea
Translation
plea, appeal, entreaty
Examples
He made a plea for mercy.
He made a plea for mercy.
Her plea of ignorance was not believed.
Her plea of ignorance was not believed.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a request for (sth.) He made a plea for help.
((of sth.)) a claim of (sth.) Her plea of innocence was strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appeal, entreaty, petition
Etymology
From Old French 'plaid' meaning 'lawsuit, discussion'. Related to the verb 'plead'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'please'. A 'plea' is an urgent, emotional way of saying 'please'.