She pleaded with tears in her eyes for forgiveness.
for mercy
Frequency:
40
%
He pleaded for mercy from the judge.
guilty or not guilty
Frequency:
35
%
The defendant must plead guilty or not guilty.
Idiomatic Expressions for plead
Phrase: plead guilty
Meaning: to admit that you have committed a crime or done something wrong
Usage: The defendant decided to plead guilty to the charges in exchange for a lighter sentence.