Assert and Plead

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Assert

Assert verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
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Plead is a synonym for assert in argue topic. In some cases you can use "Plead" instead a verb "Assert".
Nearby Words: assertive, assertion, asserted, asserting

Plead

Plead verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?
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Synonyms for Plead
Assert is a synonym for plead in claim topic. You can use "Assert" instead a verb "Plead", if it concerns topics such as allege, argue, present a defense.
Nearby Words: pleading, pleader

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right assert right plead right
case assert case plead case
way assert way plead way
innocence assert innocence plead innocence

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  • Recently the three were released with the understanding that they plead guiltynote Technically what's called an Alford plea, which basically amounts to "I didn't do it but I know I'll be convicted anyway" while still allowed to assert their innocence.
    Source: Miscarriage of Justice
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