pleading
Pleading (noun) means the act of making an urgent request or a legal argument. Example: “His pleading finally convinced her to stay.”
How to use pleading
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of begging/arguing, or (in law) a formal court document.
Word forms
more pleading comparative, pleadings plural, most pleading superlative
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His _____ finally convinced her to stay.
Etymology
From plead + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pleading
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What does “pleading” mean?
The word “pleading” means the act of making an urgent request or a legal argument. In plain terms, either the act of begging/arguing, or (in law) a formal court document.
How do you pronounce “pleading”?
“Pleading” is pronounced PLEE-dihng (/ˈpliːdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pleading” in a sentence?
Here is “pleading” used in a sentence: “His pleading finally convinced her to stay.”
What part of speech is “pleading”?
Depending on how it is used, “pleading” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “pleading” a common word?
“Pleading” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pleading” have?
“Pleading” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making an urgent request or a legal argument.