verb
- past tense of entreat; asked someone earnestly or urgently to do something
Usage: formal or literary register
Examples
- She entreated him to reconsider his decision.
- The refugees entreated the government for help.
- He entreated his friend not to leave.
- They entreated the judge for mercy.
- The child entreated her parents to let her stay up late.
- She entreated him with tears in her eyes.