plead in German
plead in German is plädieren, aussprechen, bekennen — plead means to argue a case formally, especially in court.
plead in German
plädieren
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
aussprechen
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
bekennen
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
berufen
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
eintreten
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
(dringend) bitten
(intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
anflehen
(intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
beschwören
(intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
What does "plead" mean?
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verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
"Her lawyer pleaded the case skilfully before the jury."
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verb To beg for something urgently and emotionally.
"He pleaded with his boss for a second chance."
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verb To offer something as an excuse.
"He pleaded ignorance when confronted about the missing files."
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plead in a sentence
- Her lawyer pleaded the case skilfully before the jury.
- He pleaded with his boss for a second chance.
- She pleaded with the officer not to give her a ticket.
- He pleaded ignorance when confronted about the missing files.
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What is "plead" in German?
"plead" in German is plädieren, aussprechen, bekennen. plead means: To argue a case formally, especially in court.
How do you use "plead" in a sentence?
Example: "Her lawyer pleaded the case skilfully before the jury." In German, "plead" is plädieren, aussprechen, bekennen.
Are there other ways to say "plead" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "plead": plädieren, aussprechen, bekennen, berufen, eintreten, (dringend) bitten.
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