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Entreated Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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entreated

[ษชnหˆtriหtษชd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

request, appeal, plea

The term 'entreated' refers to the act of making a heartfelt or earnest request. It often implies a sense of urgency and desperation in the request. When someone entreats another, they are appealing for help or compassion. It can also suggest a strong emotional connection to the request being made. This form of the word is often found in more formal or literary contexts.

Synonyms

begged, beseeched, implored, pleaded.

Examples of usage

  • She entreated him for forgiveness.
  • He entreated the audience to support the cause.
  • The child entreated her mother for a puppy.

Translations

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Origin of 'entreated'

The word 'entreat' originates from the Old French term 'entretier', which means 'to treat or to manage'. This French term itself is derived from the Latin 'intricare', meaning 'to entangle, to involve'. Over time, 'entreat' has evolved to emphasize a plea or earnest request rather than merely an involvement in managing a situation. The transformation from a sense of management to one of pleading reflects the deep emotional resonance that often accompanies such requests. The term has been utilized in various literary and religious texts, indicating its longstanding presence in the English language and its capacity to convey a powerful sense of urgency and emotional depth.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,352, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.