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.