plead
verb (used without object)
to appeal or entreat earnestly.
pleaded
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past participleof plead.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof plead.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
pleadverb (used without object)to appeal or entreat earnestly.
Example Sentences
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She has pleaded not guilty to those charges and was released on bail.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Asked by the judge how he pleaded to the indictment against him, the 63-year-old responded, "I reject this document in its entirety."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Mr. Bittar had pleaded guilty, making his successful appeal all the more remarkable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Brand pleaded not guilty to the charges during pre-trial hearings.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Dr. Han pleaded with them to at least release Sunjin, since he was so young.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
