PLEADING


Meaning of PLEADING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pli:dɪŋ ]

( pleadings)

1.

A pleading expression or gesture shows someone that you want something very much.

...the pleading expression on her face...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• plead‧ing‧ly

He looked at me pleadingly.

ADV : ADV after v

2.

Pleading is asking someone for something you want very much, in an intense or emotional way.

He simply ignored Sid’s pleading.

N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl

see also special pleading

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