Entreat
Pronunciation: /ˈɛntɹit/
Entreat (verb)
- to ask someone seriously and sincerely to do something.
- to beg someone for help or support.
Examples
- She entreated him to reconsider his decision.
- They entreated the committee to approve the proposal.
Common collocations: entreat someone to stay, entreat earnestly, entreat for mercy, entreat desperately