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

• intreatingly adverb
• intreatment noun

Example Sentences

Of man, we shall speak more particularly in the Second Part; and I intreat my readers to read the Conclusion to my Second Book, before they begin to judge me.

From True Christianity by Arndt, Johann

Lastly, I intreat him to keep his purse, I give him my counsell gratis, confessing him to be more then my match, and that I am very loath to fall into his hands.

From The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America by Ward, Nathaniel

I would I could as well intreat her to go out, as she knows whither to go.

From Letters to Severall Persons of Honour by Donne, John

I have now only to intreat that it may not be taken amiss if I have laid so little stress on the Reformation.

From L'Histoire Des Vaudois From Authentic Details of the Valdenses by al.

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