noun
- an earnest or urgent request
Examples
- Despite her mother’s entreaty, she refused to come home early.
- The prisoner’s entreaty for mercy fell on deaf ears.
- His entreaty to reconsider the decision was heartfelt but unsuccessful.
- She made an emotional entreaty to the judge for leniency.
- The charity’s entreaty for donations touched many hearts.
- After much entreaty, he finally agreed to help with the project.