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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•treat /ɛnˈtrit/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object + to + verb]- to ask (a person) with deep feeling;
beg;
implore;
beseech:to entreat the judge to show mercy.
en•treat•ing•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•treat (en trēt′),USA pronunciation v.t. - 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.
v.i. - to make an earnest request or petition.
- Middle French entrait(i)er. See en-1, treat
- Middle English entreten 1300–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pray, importune, sue, solicit. See appeal.
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