Argues (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">argues</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('debate' can be a synonym of 'argue')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for debates that I've seen before include "Formal discussions" , "Discusses" .)
(Other definitions for pleads that I've seen before include "Implores" , "Appeals or requests earnestly" , "Begs" , "Makes appeal or entreaty" .)