# pleads

Pronunciation: say "PLEEDZ" US /plidz/, UK /pliːdz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of plead. — third-person singular simple present indicative of plead
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of plead. Use this form when one person (he, she, or it) begs or asks.
   - _The defendant pleads not guilty to every charge against him._
   - _Every evening she pleads with the landlord to fix the broken heater._

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