C1noun formal 5K

Plea

🇬🇧 UK //pliː// 🇺🇸 US //pliː//

Meaning of Plea

A serious or emotional request, often in a legal context.

In simple words: A request for help or mercy.

Plea in a sentence

• The defendant made a heartfelt plea for mercy from the judge.
• Her emotional plea moved everyone in the courtroom.
• He issued a public plea for help during the crisis.
• The plea for justice echoed through the streets.
• She filed a plea to the authorities to reconsider their decision.

How to use Plea

Used in legal contexts (a plea bargain) or emotional contexts (a plea for help). Avoid in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

plea + for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'plea' as 'please', a request for mercy.

Related words

Collocations with Plea

• final plea
• desperate plea
• plea deal
• plea for help
• unconditional plea

Synonyms for Plea

• request
• appeal
• entreaty
• petition
• supplication

Opposites of Plea

• insistence
• demand
• refusal

Common mistakes with Plea

• Confused with 'plee' which is informal slang.
• Using 'plea' as a verb rather than as a noun.
• Misplacing 'plea' in complex sentences.

Frequently asked questions about Plea

What does Plea mean?

A request for help or mercy.

What is the definition of Plea?

A serious or emotional request, often in a legal context.

How do you use Plea in a sentence?

The defendant made a heartfelt plea for mercy from the judge.

Can you give another example of Plea?

Her emotional plea moved everyone in the courtroom.

What are synonyms for Plea?

Common alternatives include request, appeal, entreaty, petition, supplication.

What is the opposite of Plea?

Opposite meanings include insistence, demand, refusal.

What words go with Plea?

It commonly pairs with final plea, desperate plea, plea deal, plea for help, unconditional plea.

What are common mistakes when using Plea?

Confused with 'plee' which is informal slang. Using 'plea' as a verb rather than as a noun. Misplacing 'plea' in complex sentences.

How do you pronounce Plea?

US: //pliː//, UK: //pliː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Plea formal or informal?

"Plea" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Plea?

Used in legal contexts (a plea bargain) or emotional contexts (a plea for help). Avoid in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Plea?

"Plea" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.