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View synonyms for entreat

entreat

[ en-treet ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:

    to entreat the judge for mercy.

    Synonyms: solicit, sue, importune, pray

  2. to ask earnestly for (something):

    He entreated help in his work.



verb (used without object)

  1. to make an earnest request or petition.

entreat

/ ɪnˈtriːt /

verb

  1. to ask (a person) earnestly; beg or plead with; implore
  2. to make an earnest request or petition for (something)
  3. an archaic word for treat
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • enˈtreatingly, adverb
  • enˈtreatment, noun
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Other Words From

  • en·treating·ly adverb
  • en·treatment noun
  • nonen·treating adjective
  • nonen·treating·ly adverb
  • unen·treated adjective
  • unen·treating adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of entreat1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English entreten, from Middle French entrait(i)er; en- 1, treat
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Word History and Origins

Origin of entreat1

C15: from Old French entraiter, from en- 1+ traiter to treat
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Synonym Study

See appeal.
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Example Sentences

Of course Edna would like to hear Mademoiselle Reisz play; but she feared it would be useless to entreat her.

And we earnestly entreat all colored persons who can, to study, and have their children taught Spanish.

“Put it down,” repeated Conscience authoritatively, deigning no longer to argue or entreat.

Of the charges themselves I shall offer no opinion, but entreat every member to judge for himself.

Let us entreat honest men not to take names for things, nor pretences for proofs.

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