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
Support and plead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Support" instead a verb "Plead".
Support
Support verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.
Usage example: we support the students' right to speak out on local issues that affect them
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