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plead vs press

press vs plead

plead is not a noun while press is a noun.

plead and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plead No No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hyponym of plead; that is, press is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than plead:
  • plead: appeal or request earnestly
  • press: ask for or request earnestly
Other hyponyms of plead include beg, implore, pray, adjure, beseech, bid, conjure, entreat.
plead (noun) press (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
plead (verb) press (verb)
appeal or request earnestly force or impel in an indicated direction
enter a plea, as in courts of law ask for or request earnestly
offer as an excuse or plea lift weights
make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts exert pressure or force to or upon
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
Difference between plead and press

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