verb

plead

Translation

to plead, to beg, to appeal

She pleaded with him not to go.

He pleaded guilty to the charge.

They pleaded ignorance of the new law.

((with sb.)) ((for sth.)) to ask (sb.) for (sth.) emotionally She pleaded with her parents for a new phone.

((guilty/not guilty)) ((to sth.)) to state in court if you are guilty He pleaded not guilty to the crime.

((sth.)) to use (sth.) as an excuse He pleaded insanity to avoid prison.

Synonyms: beg, appeal, entreat

From Old French 'plaidier' meaning 'to go to law, argue a case'. Related to the noun 'plea'.

When you 'plead', it's like saying 'please' over and over with great urgency.