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pleaded
We have found lemma(root) word of pleaded : plead.
Definitions
[pliːd], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make an emotional appeal
(e.g: they pleaded with them not to take any action against the boy)
- present and argue for (a position), especially in court or in another public context
(e.g: the idea that in public relations work someone is paid to plead a special case is disliked)
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Origin
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Middle English (in the sense ‘to wrangle’): from Old French plaidier ‘go to law’, from plaid ‘discussion’ (see plea)
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