intreat

American  

[in-treet] / ɪnˈtrit /

verb (used with or without object)

1. an archaic variant of entreat.

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intreat British  

/ ɪnˈtriːt /

verb

1. an archaic spelling of entreat

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• intreatment
  noun
• intreatingly
  adverb

Example Sentences

Therefore let mee intreat you stay in Court, All Denmarkes hope our coosin and dearest Soone King.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

Let me then intreat you, my dear girl," said Miss Delwin, "to exert yourself to appear as usual.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza

I command—I intreat you—to say nothing of what you know—not even to Walter—and above all, speak not of him, as you have done just now.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne

We will not, however, anticipate the result, but intreat our readers to suspend their guesses, and again accompany us to the chamber where lay the heir of Buckley, still grievously tormented.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

You intreat me to return, under a pretence of devotion, Your earnestness in this point creates a suspicion in me, and makes me doubtful how to answer you.

From Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix?d a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes by Bayle, Pierre