1. Statements made by a party in a legal proceeding in support of the party's position; as well as, the responses of an accused person to the charges brought before the court: The alleged robber entered pleas of not guilty in the court to the charges of robbing the bank and breaking the front door of the bank.
2. Explanations offered to excuse or to justify a decision: Jack and Jill decided to leave the party early, extending their pleas to the host that they had an early appointment the next day.
3. Earnest beseechings and pleadings for something: Tammie's pleas to stay out late did not make her parents change their position that she should be home before midnight.

To give satisfaction or pleasure: Tabitha decided to please her friend by making a special chocolate cake for dessert.

A word used to express politeness: Tabitha asked, "Won’t you have some cake, please?"

Tabitha's husband said, "Please sit down and be comfortable by the fire."