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entreat

[ en-treet ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:
to entreat the judge for mercy.
Synonyms: solicit, sue, importune, pray
to ask earnestly for (something):
He entreated help in his work.

entreat

/ ɪnˈtriːt /

Origin of entreat¹

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

Origin of entreat¹

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

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.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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