Past tense of plead
The past simple of plead is pleaded and the past participle is pleaded: plead – pleaded – pleaded.
- Base form V1
- plead
- Past simple V2
- pleaded
- Past participle V3
- pleaded
Pled is also used in American English.
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Meaning of plead
To make an emotional and urgent request or statement
- ExampleResidents pleaded for more time.
Plead, pleaded, pleaded in sentences
- Past simpleHe pleaded with her to stay.
- Past participleShe has pleaded not guilty.
Similar verbs
Past simple and past participle the same, like plead: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.
Common questions
What is the past tense of plead?
Pleaded. For example: He pleaded with her to stay.
What is the past participle of plead?
Pleaded. It follows have in the perfect tenses, as in She has pleaded not guilty.
Is plead a regular verb?
Mostly, yes: plead usually takes -ed (pleaded). It is listed with the irregular verbs because pled is also correct.
