What is another word for pleads?
Pronunciation:
[ plˈiːdz], [ plˈiːdz], [ p_l_ˈiː_d_z]
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Synonyms for Pleads:
v.
• apologizes (verb) • appeals (verb) • pleads (verb) • requests (verb)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- believe,
- espouse,
- allow,
- attack,
- confirm,
- contend,
- calls,
- adopt,
- concede,
- uphold,
- persuades,
- advocates,
- allege,
- defend,
- admit,
- Pleadings,
- apologize,
- argues,
- assert,
- apologise,
- asserts,
- corroborate,
- avers,
- pleadingly,
- imploringly,
- challenges,
- craves,
- sues,
- certify,
- authorize,
- confess,
- approve,
- sustain,
- abide,
- beseechingly,
- affirm,
- accredit,
- endure,
- maintain,
- declares,
- protects,
- rationalize,
- declare,
- plead,
- avouch,
- asks,
- conjures,
- accept,
- explain,
- invokes,
- acknowledge,
- represent,
- argue,
- vindicate,
- justify,
- pressings,
- attest.
How to use "Pleads" in context?
When a person pleads, they are admitting that they are wrong and need to surrender to the consequences of their actions. In many criminal cases, the defendant will plead guilty in order to receive a shorter sentence. Pleading guilty also absolves the defendant of the need to go to trial and present their case to a jury.
Paraphrases for Pleads:
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Independent
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Noun, plural
Pleadings, consents, acknowledges, appeals, admissions, advocates, calls, defendants.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
stands, Backs, Drives, rejects, accepts, encourages, motivates, supports, upholds, maintains, admits, affirms, agrees, promotes, pushes, urges, emphasizes, stresses, underlines, asserts, assures, claims, contends, declares, expresses, submits, recommends, cites, refers, raises, buys, alleges, complains, makes, passes, leads, advises, advocates, prompts, adopts, confesses, reveals, seeks, points, pays, provides, mentions, argues, relies, speaks, asks, compels, resorts, incites, reassures, reiterates, OKS, invokes, underscores, favours, recognises.
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Noun, plural
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Other Related
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Noun, plural
admits.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
acknowledges, calls.
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Noun, plural
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