Sekirov Dictionary

entreat

/ɪnˈtɹiːt/

verb10

  1. To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favour).
  2. To earnestly ask or beg (someone); to beseech, to implore.
  3. Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.
  4. (no longer used) To make a petition or request on behalf of someone; to intercede, to plead.
  5. (no longer used) To try to influence or persuade (someone); to induce, to prevail upon.
  6. (no longer used) To act towards or deal with (someone or something) in a specified manner; to handle, to treat.
  7. (no longer used) To discuss or negotiate (something); also, to discuss or negotiate with (someone).
  8. (no longer used) Often followed by about, for, or of: to discuss or negotiate, especially in order to reach a settlement.
  9. (no longer used) Sometimes followed by of or upon: to give an account or description of a matter; to deal with.
  10. [with oneself] (no longer used) To occupy oneself with (something).

noun1

  1. (no longer used) Synonym of entreaty (“an act of asking earnestly or begging for something”); an appeal, a plea.
forms

entreated · entreatedst · entreating · entreateth · entreats · entreatest

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