Synonyms of pleads

pleads

verb

present tense third-person singular of plead

as in argues

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 & Similar Words

• argues
• contends
• reasons
• insists
• asserts
• convinces
• maintains
• explains
• suggests
• justifies
• persuades
• mentions
• claims
• urges
• cites
• considers
• proposes
• affirms
• submits
• defends
• advises
• avers
• recommends
• offers
• discusses
• adduces
• gives
• advocates
• counsels
• enforces
• avows
• refutes
• advances
• supports
• rationalizes
• counters
• rebuts
• espouses
• debates
• confutes
• disproves
• champions
• avouches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pleads

Woman pleads not guilty to jury intimidation In a nearby courtroom, the impetus for the dramatic jury questions appeared in the same courthouse as the jury began its fifth day of deliberations. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiracy to endanger national security. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Social media erupts over cancellation, pleads to Mamdani Since the cancellation was announced, social media was inundated with posts in support of the show, with some even reaching out to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to intervene and save it. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

But what Angel City really needs now are different results, because another losing record and another season without a playoff trip won’t be seen as a sign of progress no matter how much Parsons pleads for patience. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Rather than attacking the other woman, Parton pleads with her and openly acknowledges her beauty. — Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

As previously announced, Ulrich plays the enigmatic and manipulative cult leader, who pleads insanity and claims to be taking his commands directly from God. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

In one shot captured on video, a victim appears to crouch down with his hands up and apparently pleads for their life, Philadelphia Police Capt. — Kelsie Cairns , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Once Mangione pleads guilty, his lawyers could then ask the judge in the state case to throw out those charges on double jeopardy grounds. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026