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- [pled]
- /plɛd/
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- [pled]
- /plɛd/
Definitions of pled word
- verb pled a simple past tense and past participle of plead. 1
- verb without object pled to appeal or entreat earnestly: to plead for time. 1
- verb without object pled to use arguments or persuasions, as with a person, for or against something: She pleaded with him not to take the job. 1
- verb without object pled to afford an argument or appeal: His youth pleads for him. 1
- verb without object pled Law. to make any allegation or plea in an action at law. to put forward an answer on the part of a defendant to a legal declaration or charge. to address a court as an advocate. Obsolete. to prosecute a suit or action at law. 1
- verb with object pled to allege or urge in defense, justification, or excuse: to plead ignorance. 1
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Origin of pled
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English plaiden < Old French plaid(i)er to go to law, plead < early Medieval Latin placitāre to litigate, derivative of Latin placitum opinion. See plea
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Parts of speech for Pled
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pled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pled usage trend in Literature
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