Explain and Plead

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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Plead and explain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plead" instead a verb "Explain".

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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Explain and plead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Plead".

Nearby Words: pleading, pleader

This may also explain why Optimus Prime is so ruthless and executes defeated opponents even when they plead for their lives.

Source: Franchise / Transformers Film Series
Precision F-Strike: Mardukas is generally pleasant and refrains from swearing, but after his attempt to explain his actions and plead for his life results in Walsh brushing him off, he drops one.

Source: Film / Midnight Run
Greek Chorus: The aptly named Chorus, whose function is to explain background historical context and plead for appropriate Willing Suspension of Disbelief.

Source: Theatre / Henry V