pleading

[US]/ˈpli:dɪŋ/
[UK]/'plidɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. defense; earnest request; debate
adj. earnestly requesting
v. defend

Phrases & Collocations

pleading eyes

pleading guilty

pleading for mercy

Example Sentences

a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter.

pleading the rights of the unemployed

His pleading melted her.

the urgency of the call for help; pleading with urgency.

debased himself by pleading with the captors;

She went down on her knees, pleading for mercy.

Therefore in the construction contract uses the advanced payment, the contractor may exercise unassured pleadings to guard project funds is delayed in payment.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now