Entreating

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈtriːtɪŋ/

Entreating (verb)

  1. To ask someone very seriously or with strong feelings for something.

Examples

  • They are entreating for help in their time of need.
  • She was entreating him to stay longer.

Common collocations: entreat for assistance, entreat someone to listen, entreat with sincerity

Synonyms of Entreating

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Entreating

  • to decline a request or plea.
  • to pay no attention to a request.