Entreat

Pronunciation: /ˈɛntɹit/

Entreat (verb)

  1. to ask someone seriously and sincerely to do something.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Entreat

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Entreat

  • when the request is forceful or insistent