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Entreaty: meaning, definitions and examples

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entreaty

 

[ ɪnˈtriːti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 अनुनय

🇩🇪 Bitte

🇮🇩 permohonan

🇺🇦 благання

🇵🇱 prośba

🇯🇵 嘆願

🇫🇷 supplique

🇪🇸 súplica

🇹🇷 yalvarış

🇰🇷 간청

🇸🇦 توسل

🇨🇿 prosba

🇸🇰 prosba

🇨🇳 恳求

🇸🇮 prošnja

🇮🇸 bæn

🇰🇿 жалбару

🇬🇪 ვედრება

🇦🇿 yalvarış

🇲🇽 súplica

Etymology

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'.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,565, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.