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plead vs say

say vs plead

plead is not a noun while say is a noun.

plead and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plead No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of plead; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than plead:
  • plead: 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
  • say: report or maintain
Other hypernyms of plead include allege, aver.
plead (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
plead (verb) say (verb)
appeal or request earnestly express in words
enter a plea, as in courts of law report or maintain
offer as an excuse or plea speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
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 express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
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