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   entreaty

   /ɪnˈtriːti/

   noun

   • 1. an earnest or humble request: "his supervisors have ignored his entreaties"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘treatment, management’; formerly also as intreaty): from entreat, on the pattern of treaty.

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   What does entreatment mean?

   • 1. to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg. 2. to ask earnestly for (something). 3. to make an earnest request or petition. en•treat′ment, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

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   What does it mean if you entreat someone to do something?

   • If you entreat someone to do something, you ask them very politely and seriously to do it. Trevor entreated them to delay their departure. [VERB noun to-infinitive] 'Call me Earl!' he entreated. [VERB with quote] I earnestly entreat that we don't get caught out again. [VERB that] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does entreaty mean in English?

   • An entreaty is the kind of request you make to King Kong when he's dangling you from the top of the Empire State Building. It's an appeal you make to someone who usually has the power to grant your wish. Entreaty is often used in the plural: "After all my pleas and entreaties, my teacher still gave me a C."

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   What is the plural of entreaties?

   • , plural en·treat·ies. earnest request or petition; supplication. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTREATY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an attempt to persuade someone to do something: She refused to become involved with him despite his passionate entreaties. Synonyms. appeal. plea (REQUEST) formal. prayer. request. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making appeals & requests. adjuration. appellate. apply for something. apply to. appreciate. ask a favour. besiege. car wash

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     an attempt to persuade someone to do something: She refused...

   • Znaczenie Entreaty, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ENTREATY definicja: 1. an attempt to persuade someone to do...

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   Entreaty is a noun that means an earnest request or appeal. Learn more about its synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Entreaty is a noun that means an earnest request or petition; supplication. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

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   Entreaty is a noun that means an attempt to persuade someone to do something. Learn more about its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

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   When you make an entreaty, you're begging or pleading for something. An entreaty is the kind of request you make to King Kong when he's dangling you from the top of the Empire State Building. It's an appeal you make to someone who usually has the power to grant your wish.

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   Entreaty is a very polite, serious request. Learn how to use it in a sentence, find synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage in British and American English.

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   Entreaty is an earnest request or petition. Find the meaning, synonyms, and translations of entreaty in English and other languages, such as Spanish, German, Italian, and Arabic.