plead

plead

verb

Definition of PLEAD

to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration <can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?>

Synonyms assert, contend, maintain, plead, reason

Related Words adduce, cite, mention; claim, insist; affirm, aver, avouch, avow; advance, give, offer, propose, submit; advise, counsel, recommend, suggest, urge; convince, persuade; advocate, champion, defend, enforce, espouse, support; explain, justify, rationalize; consider, debate, discuss; confute, counter, disprove, rebut, refute