Entreaty: meaning, definitions and examples

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entreaty

[ ɪnˈtriːti ]

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pleading

A sincere or heartfelt request or plea, especially one made in a formal or serious manner.

Synonyms

appeal, petition, plea

Examples of usage

She made an entreaty to her boss for a raise.
His entreaty for forgiveness was met with silence.

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begging

A humble or desperate plea, often made in a begging or supplicating manner.

Synonyms

imploration, pleading, supplication

Examples of usage

The beggar's entreaty for food touched the hearts of passersby.
Her entreaty for help fell on deaf ears.

Translations

Translations of the word "entreaty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 súplica

apelo
pedido

🇮🇳 अनुनय

🇩🇪 Bitte

Flehen
Bittgesuch

🇮🇩 permohonan

🇺🇦 благання

🇵🇱 prośba

🇯🇵 嘆願

🇫🇷 supplique

demande
prière

🇪🇸 súplica

ruego
petición

🇹🇷 yalvarış

🇰🇷 간청

🇸🇦 توسل

🇨🇿 prosba

🇸🇰 prosba

🇨🇳 恳求

🇸🇮 prošnja

🇮🇸 bæn

🇰🇿 жалбару

🇬🇪 ვედრება

🇦🇿 yalvarış

🇲🇽 súplica

ruego
petición

Word origin

The word 'entreaty' originated from the Middle English word 'entretie', which came from the Old French 'entretie', based on the verb 'entraiter' meaning 'to treat'. The sense evolved from 'discussion' to 'treatment, handling' and eventually to 'a solemn request'.