Definition of Plea

an urgent or especially emotional request

Examples of Plea in a sentence

The wounded soldier made a plea to his comrades to get him back home, but there was no need to beg as they would never leave him behind.  🔊

The woman made a panicked plea to the police to find her kidnapped son, but all they could do was promise to try their hardest.  🔊

I made a plea to the student council to change their minds about the festival theme, but they ignored my plight entirely.  🔊

The defense made a plea to the jury to see the innocence of their client, but there’s no way of knowing what their decision will be.  🔊

A young child will often make a plea to their parents to get a new toy, but their begging rarely manages to convince an adult.  🔊

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