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View usage for: (ɪntriːti) Word forms: plural entreatiesvariable nounAn entreaty is a very polite, serious request. [formal] The FA has resisted all entreaties to pledge its support to the campaign. [+ to] Synonyms: plea, appeal, suit, request More Synonyms of entreaty entreaty in British English (ɪnˈtriːtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -treatiesan earnest request or petition; supplication; plea entreaty in American English (ɛnˈtriti; ɪnˈtriti) nounWord forms: plural enˈtreaties an earnest request; supplication; prayer Word origin ME entrete: see entreat Examples of 'entreaty' in a sentenceentreaty "She wasn't in tears; she was if anything brusque, her tone between command and entreaty."What had begun as a command, even a threat, ended up quite differently, came as close as John could get to entreaty.Please--" She extended a hand to Wheeler in a tentative gesture of entreaty."He was a proud man, and there was no entreaty in his voice. Definition an earnest request or plea They have resisted all entreaties to pledge their support for the campaign. Synonyms suit solicitation importunity earnest request Additional synonymsDefinition an earnest request for money or help The government issued a last-minute appeal to him to return. Synonyms plea, call, application, request, prayer, petition, overture, invocation, solicitation, entreaty, supplication (formal), suit, cry from the heart, adjuration We have been bombarded with exhortations to take more exercise. Synonyms urging, warning, advice, counsel, lecture, caution, bidding, encouragement, sermon, persuasion, goading, incitement, admonition, beseeching, entreaty, clarion call, enjoinder (rare) Definition a formal application in writing made to a court asking for some specific judicial action a humble petition to Saint Anthony Synonyms entreaty, appeal, address, suit, application, request, prayer, plea, invocation, solicitation, supplication (formal) - entrap
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