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entreat

 

[ ɪnˈtriːt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To ask earnestly; to beg for something eagerly.

Synonyms

beg, beseech, implore

Examples of usage

  • She entreated him to stay a little longer.
  • I entreat you to reconsider your decision.
Context #2 | Verb

literary

To make an earnest request or petition.

Synonyms

invoke, plead, supplicate

Examples of usage

  • He entreated the king for mercy.
  • The villagers entreated the council for help.
Context #3 | Noun

formal

A serious or urgent request.

Synonyms

appeal, petition, plea

Examples of usage

  • She made an entreat to the authorities for assistance.
  • His entreat fell on deaf ears.

Translations

Translations of the word "entreat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suplicar

🇮🇳 विनती करना

🇩🇪 anflehen

🇮🇩 memohon

🇺🇦 благати

🇵🇱 błagać

🇯🇵 懇願する (こんがんする)

🇫🇷 supplier

🇪🇸 suplicar

🇹🇷 yalvarmak

🇰🇷 간청하다

🇸🇦 يتوسل

🇨🇿 prosit

🇸🇰 prosiť

🇨🇳 恳求 (kěnqiú)

🇸🇮 prosit

🇮🇸 biðja

🇰🇿 жалыну

🇬🇪 ვედრება

🇦🇿 yalvarmaq

🇲🇽 suplicar

Etymology

The word 'entreat' originated from the Old French word 'entraiter', meaning 'to treat or negotiate with', which in turn came from the Latin word 'tractare', meaning 'to handle' or 'to manage'. Over time, the meaning of 'entreat' evolved to its current usage of making an earnest request or plea.

See also: entreaty, maltreatment, mistreat, retreat, treat, treated, treaties, treatise, treatment, treats, treaty, untreatable, untreated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,564, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.