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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 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 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 mute entreaty mean?

   • No entreaty could induce them to retire, to rest themselves for the painful and arduous duties of the morrow. At a gesture he gave of mute entreaty she went to the door, slowly and heavily, with dragging step. Entreaty definition: earnest request or petition; supplication.. See examples of ENTREATY used in a sentence.

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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. ask a lot. besiege. car wash. cry. demand.

   • English (US)

     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...

   • Entreaty in Simplified Chinese

     ENTREATY translate: 恳求;乞求;请求. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Traditional

     ENTREATY translate: 懇求;乞求;請求. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Entreated

     ENTREATED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › entreatyEntreaty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Entreaty is a noun that means an earnest request or plea. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › entreatyEntreaty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › entreatyENTREATY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › entreatyENTREATY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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

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   Entreaty definition: earnest request or petition; supplication.. See examples of ENTREATY used in a sentence.

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   Define entreaty. entreaty synonyms, entreaty pronunciation, entreaty translation, English dictionary definition of entreaty. n. pl. en·treat·ies An earnest request or petition.