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entreat

Main Entry:: en·treat
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈtrēt, en-\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English entreten, from Anglo-French entreter, from en- + treter to treat
Date:: 14th century

intransitive verb1obsolete a: negotiate b: intercede2: to make an earnest request : pleadtransitive verb1: to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently <entreated his boss for another chance>2archaic : to deal with : treat

synonyms see beg

— en·treat·ing·ly

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\-trē-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— en·treat·ment

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\-mənt\ noun

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