entreat

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtriːt/
US: /ɪnˈtriːt/

  1. To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.

    1. I entreat you to reconsider your decision.
    2. She entreated him to stay, but he was determined to leave after their argument.

  2. To beg someone for something.

    1. They entreat passersby for spare change.
    2. He entreated the judge for leniency, hoping for a reduced sentence.

Synonyms

implore beg plead beseech request appeal ask pray
entreat noun

  1. A heartfelt request or plea.

    1. His entreat was simple, 'Help me!'
    2. The child's entreat touched the old woman, and she offered assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entreat" in English means: To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something., To beg someone for something..

The phonetic transcription of "entreat" is /ɪnˈtriːt/ in British English and /ɪnˈtriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "entreat": implore, beg, plead, beseech, request, appeal, ask, pray.

Example usage of "entreat": "I entreat you to reconsider your decision.". More examples on the page.