entreat
[ en-treet ]
/ ɛnˈtrit /
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verb (used with object)
to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg: to entreat the judge for mercy.
to ask earnestly for (something): He entreated help in his work.
verb (used without object)
to make an earnest request or petition.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also Archaic, in·treat [in-treet] /ɪnˈtrit/ .
Origin of entreat
synonym study for entreat
1. See appeal.
OTHER WORDS FROM entreat
Words nearby entreat
entrant, entrap, entrapment, entrapment neuropathy, entreasure, entreat, entreaty, entrechat, entrecôte, Entre-Deux-Mers, entrée
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British Dictionary definitions for entreat
entreat
intreat
/ (ɪnˈtriːt) /
verb
to ask (a person) earnestly; beg or plead with; implore
to make an earnest request or petition for (something)
an archaic word for treat (def. 4)
Derived forms of entreat
entreatingly or intreatingly, adverbentreatment or intreatment, nounWord Origin for entreat
C15: from Old French entraiter, from en- 1 + traiter to treat
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