German word

plädieren

Pronunciation

IPA/plɛˈdiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbadvocate

Example

Viele Experten plädieren für diese Reform.

Many experts advocate this reform.

Illustration for plädieren (advocate)

More examples

Anwohner plädieren für den Erhalt des Parks.

Residents advocate preserving the park.

Core concept

A person standing before others and arguing that one course of action deserves support.

Common phrases

  • für den Erhalt des Parks plädieren

    advocate preserving the park

Similar words

unterstützen: Provide help or resources to a person, group, or cause.
befürworten: State that a plan, idea, or proposal has one's support.

Definition in German

Öffentlich sagen, dass man etwas unterstützt oder für einen Vorschlag eintritt.

Word origin

The German verb comes from French plaider, meaning to plead or argue, which goes back to Latin placitare.

Usage tips

  • Plädieren normally takes für with the accusative when the supported matter is named, as in für diese Reform.

Other meanings

  • argueverb
  • pleadverb

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