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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pleading

/ˈpliːdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does pleading mean?

verb

Past tense of plead, to beg or ask for something urgently or emotionally; to try to persuade someone to do something.

Example

"She was pleading with her boss to give her a raise."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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