entreaty

[ en-tree-tee ]

noun

, plural en·treat·ies.

1. earnest request or petition; supplication.

   Synonyms: solicitation, plea, suit, appeal

entreaty

/ ɪnˈtriːtɪ /

noun

1. an earnest request or petition; supplication; plea

Word History and Origins

Origin of entreaty¹

First recorded in 1515–25; entreat + -y ³

Example Sentences

By limiting its attacks to military targets, Israel may have been heeding entreaties by the Biden administration to avoid Iran’s oil fields and nuclear research facilities as a way to temper any Iranian retaliation.

From Los Angeles Times

This included entreaties to allow more food, water and medicine into a starving Gaza Strip and minimizing civilian casualties.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of Biden’s entreaties have been largely ignored by Israel’s right-wing government.

From Los Angeles Times

In turning a deaf ear to U.S. entreaties, Netanyahu seems to be taking advantage of Biden’s emotional affinity for Israel and of the political timing that ties the lame-duck president’s hands.

From Los Angeles Times

In that same vein, Israel under Netanyahu has apparently paid little heed to U.S. entreaties not to escalate hostilities with Hezbollah.

From Los Angeles Times