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- [im-pleed]
- /ɪmˈplid/
- /ˈɪmpliːd/
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- [im-pleed]
- /ɪmˈplid/
Definitions of implead word
- verb with object implead to sue in a court of law. 1
- verb with object implead to bring (a new party) into an action because he or she is or may be liable to the impleading party for all or part of the claim against that party. 1
- verb with object implead to accuse; impeach. 1
- verb with object implead Archaic. to plead (a suit). 1
- noun implead (legal) to sue in court, raise an action against a defendant. 1
- verb implead to sue or prosecute 0
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Origin of implead
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; late Middle English impleden, Middle English empleden < Anglo-French empleder. See im-1, plead
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Parts of speech for Implead
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
implead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
implead usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for implead
verb implead
- litigate — to make the subject of a lawsuit; contest at law.
Antonyms for implead
verb implead
- plead — to appeal or entreat earnestly: to plead for time.
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