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entreat

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb entreat has 1 sense
  1. bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure - ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
    --1 is one way to plead
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE

Definitions from the Web

Entreat

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To earnestly request or implore someone to do something.

Sense 1: To ask someone with sincerity or urgency for something.

Example Sentence: Please, I entreat you to lend me some money to cover my expenses this month.

Sense 2: To beg or plead for something from someone.

Example Sentence: The villagers entreated the governor to provide aid for their drought-stricken locality.


Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sincere and earnest request.

Sense 1: A humble request made with urgency.

Example Sentence: His entreat for forgiveness was filled with remorse.

Sense 2: A passionate plea made to someone.

Example Sentence: The prisoner made an entreat to the judge for a reduced sentence.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular and preferred in a specific locality or region.

Example Sentence: The entreat delicacy is a must-try when visiting the coastal towns of this region.


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