Entreat (verb)

To make an earnest and sincere request or plea; to beg.

Origin:

Middle english entreten from old french entretenir, from entre- "between" + tenir "to hold".

Examples:

  1. He entreated her to come back home.
  2. She entreated the teacher to give her another chance.
  3. He entreated the court for mercy.
  4. I entreat you to reconsider your decision.
  5. I entreated him to lend me some money.
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