entreat
verb (used with object)
to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg.
entreated
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past participleof entreat.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof entreat.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
entreatverb (used with object)to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg.
Example Sentences
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The prosecutor entreated the jury to hold the defendants “accountable not only for what they did but why they did it.”
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2022
He repeatedly entreated the chair umpire to tell the crowd not to erupt in jubilation when he missed a first serve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2022
Mr. Sadr entreated his supporters last week to each take 10 other voters to the polls.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2021
When asked if the company had entreated merchants to help it lobby against the legislation, Amazon said its email spoke for itself.
From Reuters ● Aug. 18, 2021
Open that the Americans entreated him to become permanent director.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
