entreated

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Verb entreat has 1 sense

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

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Term: Entreated

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To make an earnest request of someone

Usage: - He entreated his friend to lend him some money.
- She entreated the judge for mercy.

Sample Sentence: - I entreated my parents to let me go to the party.

Sense 2: To plead or beg for something

Usage: - The homeless man entreated passersby for spare change.
- They entreated the organization for assistance.

Sample Sentence: - She entreated the committee to approve her proposal.

Sense 3: To make an earnest or passionate appeal

Usage: - The activists entreated the public to take action against climate change.
- The politician entreated voters to support his campaign.

Sample Sentence: - The speaker entreated the audience to stand up for their rights.

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