What is another word for pleaded?

The best substitute for "pleaded" depends on the context. Here are some options:

If "pleaded" means "begged":

* Implored

* Supplicated

* Entreated

* Besought

* Appealed

If "pleaded" means "argued in court":

* Argued

* Contended

* Presented a case

* Advocated

If "pleaded" means "expressed a strong feeling":

* Proclaimed

* Declared

* Maintained

* Asserted

If "pleaded" means "to be guilty":

* Confessed

* Admitted

* Acknowledged

To give you a more accurate answer, please provide the sentence or context where you used the word "pleaded".