Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with plead in American Collocation
plead
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/plid/
desperately
earnestly
eloquently
Alexander pleads eloquently for an education in both the sciences and the humanities.
mercy
forgiveness
mercy
pardon
someone’s life
The farmer’s face turned as white as milk, and he began to plead for pardon.
help
assistance
help
The regional authorities in the Azores are pleading for help.
guilty
not guilty
The prisoner pleaded guilty.