- an archaic spelling of entreat
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in•treat
(in trēt′),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i. [Archaic.]
- entreat.
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en•treat /ɛnˈtrit/USA pronunciation
v. [~ + object + to + verb]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- to ask (a person) with deep feeling;
beg;
implore;
beseech:to entreat the judge to show mercy.
en•treat
(en trēt′),USA pronunciation v.t.
v.i.
en•treat′ing•ly, adv.
en•treat′ment, n.
- to ask (a person) earnestly;
beseech;
implore;
beg:to entreat the judge for mercy. - to ask earnestly for (something):He entreated help in his work.
v.i.
- to make an earnest request or petition.
- Middle French entrait(i)er. See en-1, treat
- Middle English entreten 1300–50
en•treat′ment, n.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pray, importune, sue, solicit. See appeal.
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to ask (a person) earnestly; beg or plead with; implore to make an earnest request or petition for (something) - an archaic word for
treat 4
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