make a plea

Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words

To ask for something in an urgent and emotional way.

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Examples (10)

  • She made an emotional plea for her daughter's killer to be caught.
  • The activist made a passionate plea for environmental protection.
  • He made a desperate plea for financial assistance.
  • During the trial, the defendant's lawyer made a plea of not guilty.
  • The charity organization made an urgent plea for donations.
  • She silently made a plea to him to reconsider his decision.
  • The public health official made a plea for calm amidst the crisis.
  • We must make a stronger plea for peace in the region.
  • Before the judge, the accused opted to make a guilty plea.
  • The young boy made a heartfelt plea for a new toy.