pled Meaning & Definition
/plɛd/
What Does Pled Mean?
Pled is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of plead.
Word Facts for Pled
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //plɛd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Pled Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of plead
Verb
- To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
The defendant has decided to plead not guilty.
- To beg, beseech, or implore.
He pleaded with me not to leave the house.
- To offer by way of excuse.
Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness.
- To discuss by arguments.
Synonyms of Pled
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Pled synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pled
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pled in a Sentence
The defendant has decided to plead not guilty.
He pleaded with me not to leave the house.
Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness.
Word Forms & Grammar
pled
Words That Rhyme With Pled
Origin of Pled
From Middle English pladde (preterite) and pladd (past participle) of Middle English pleden (“to plead”).
Pronouncing Pled
You say pled as //plɛd//. It has 1 syllable.