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entreat
/ ɪnˈtriːt /
verb
- to ask (a person) earnestly; beg or plead with; implore
- to make an earnest request or petition for (something)
- an archaic word for treat
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Derived Forms
- enˈtreatingly, adverb
- enˈtreatment, noun
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Other Words From
- en·treating·ly adverb
- en·treatment noun
- nonen·treating adjective
- nonen·treating·ly adverb
- unen·treated adjective
- unen·treating adjective
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Word History and Origins
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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.
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And we earnestly entreat all colored persons who can, to study, and have their children taught Spanish.
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“Put it down,” repeated Conscience authoritatively, deigning no longer to argue or entreat.
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Of the charges themselves I shall offer no opinion, but entreat every member to judge for himself.
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Let us entreat honest men not to take names for things, nor pretences for proofs.
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