Entreating: meaning, definitions and examples
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entreating
[ ษชnหtriหtษชล ]
pleading request
To entreat is to earnestly and fervently request or plead for something. It often implies a sense of urgency or deep emotion behind the request. The act of entreating is commonly associated with heartfelt supplications, where the speaker appeals to the listener's compassion or understanding. This term is frequently used in literary contexts to convey the intensity of a character's appeal.
Synonyms
beseech, implore, plead, request, urge.
Examples of usage
- She was entreating him to reconsider his decision.
- The villagers were entreating the king for help during the drought.
- He stood before the judge, entreating for a lighter sentence.
Translations
Translations of the word "entreating" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suplicante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคคเฅ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flehend
๐ฎ๐ฉ memohon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะฐะณะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bลagajฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้กใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท suppliant
๐ช๐ธ suplicante
๐น๐ท yalvaran
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฒญํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ ลพadonรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพobranie
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๆฑ็
๐ธ๐ฎ proลกnja
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปะฑะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yalvaran
๐ฒ๐ฝ suplicante
Etymology
The word 'entreat' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'entretier', meaning 'to treat or deal with'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'intrutere', which means 'to intercede or intervene'. The evolution of the term reflects a shift from a general sense of handling something to a more specific connotation of making a earnest request. Throughout the centuries, 'entreat' has been utilized in various contexts, often imbued with a sense of emotional weight, reinforcing its role in expressing fundamentals of human interaction, particularly in matters of urgency or importance. The term is often associated with literary works and historical texts, reinforcing its antiquity and the gravity of entreaties made within those narratives.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,737, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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