plead
intermediateB2/pliːd/ · plead
to make a request in an emotional manner; to argue a case in court.
Meanings
to make a request in an emotional manner; to argue a case in court.
ایک جذباتی انداز میں درخواست کرنا؛ عدالت میں کسی معاملے پر بحث کرنا۔
درخواست کرنا
darkhwast karna
Common Collocations
- plead guilty
- plead not guilty
- plead for mercy
Example Sentences
She decided to plead for leniency in her case.
اس نے اپنے کیس میں نرم دلی کی درخواست کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne case mein naram dil ki darkhwast karne ka faisla kiya.
The lawyer will plead the case in front of the judge.
وکیل جج کے سامنے کیس کی درخواست کرے گا۔
Waqeel judge ke samne case ki darkhwast kare ga.
He chose to plead innocent rather than confess.
اس نے اعتراف کرنے کے بجائے بے گناہی کی درخواست کرنے کا انتخاب کیا۔
Us ne aitiraaf karne ke bajaye be-gunahi ki darkhwast karne ka intikhab kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Plead sounds like 'plea' which you use when you need help.
Imagine someone on their knees asking for help or mercy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کون ہے جو نہیں کرتا طلب عیش کی شمع، سب کو کمال کی ہے طلب محنت کی حسن
Kaun hai jo nahi karta talab aish ki sham'a, sab ko kamaal ki hai talab mehnat ki husn
Who does not seek the pleasure of comfort? Everyone seeks the perfection that comes with hard work.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حسین کا خیال رکھو، بے طلب کیا ملے گا
Haseen ka khayal rakho, be talab kya mile ga
Take care of the beautiful; what will you gain without a request?
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "pledan" — to provide a plea or request
First known use: 12th century
The word 'plead' has evolved from Old English 'pledan' which meant 'to present a case in court' and has retained a similar meaning throughout its history.