entreaty

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtriː.ti/
US: /ɪnˈtriː.ti/

  1. A serious or humble request.

    1. She ignored my entreaty and walked away.
    2. Despite his earnest entreaty, she refused to change her decision.

  2. An act of pleading or begging for something.

    1. The king granted his subject's entreaty.
    2. Her desperate entreaty moved him to offer assistance immediately.

Synonyms

plea prayer request petition appeal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entreaty" in English means: A serious or humble request., An act of pleading or begging for something..

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

Synonyms for "entreaty": plea, prayer, request, petition, appeal.

Example usage of "entreaty": "She ignored my entreaty and walked away.". More examples on the page.