Entreats [verb]
Definition of Entreats:
plead with
Synonyms of Entreats:
● Urge
● Beseech
● Wheedle
● Coax
● Invoke
● Pray
● Ask
● Pester
● Request
● Beg
● Implore
● Crave
● Plague
● Enjoin
● Press
● Exhort
● Blandish
● Petition
● Conjure
Sentence/Example of Entreats:
Mèste Ramoun, without making clear what misfortune has overtaken him, entreats the men to tell him what they have seen.
Portia shares our sorrows, and earnestly entreats us to depart, consenting herself to accompany us.
With clasped hands she entreats him to cease making war against France.
He entreats her to speak to him, so that he may once more hear that sweet voice, even though it be for the last time.
He entreats her to tell him the truth, to confess to him why she was always so sad, why she has killed herself.
But he really entreats Her not to give herself the trouble of writing to him again!
At one time some worthy fellow entreats us to take up the public cudgel and belabour a blatant Economist.
The king himself entreats his mother to assist him, &c. αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ βασιλεὺς ἐδεῖτο τῆς μητρός.
Now Horn tells King Thurston his story, and entreats his help.
But there is one kneeling by his side who entreats those who stand by to bring some water to bathe his brow.