Entreat Meaning in English
word
ənˈtɹiːt
en-TREET
ɛntɹˈiːt
en-TREET
Definition
To ask someone earnestly and seriously to do something; to beg strongly and sincerely.
Usage & Nuances
'Entreat' is formal and literary; it's stronger and more emotional than 'ask' but less desperate than 'beg.' Common in classic literature or for emotional appeals. Often seen as 'entreat someone to do something.' Rare in casual conversation.
Spanish: suplicar - rogarPortuguese (BR): suplicar - implorarPortuguese (PT): suplicar - implorarChinese (Simplified): 恳求 - 乞求Chinese (Traditional): 懇求 - 乞求Hindi: विनती करना - आग्रह करनाArabic: يتوسل - يلتمسBengali: অনুরোধ করা - মিনতি করাRussian: умолять - упрашиватьJapanese: 懇願する - 嘆願するVietnamese: khẩn cầu - van xinKorean: 간청하다 - 애원하다Turkish: yalvarmak - rica etmek (samimi, duygusal)Urdu: منت کرنا - عاجزی سے درخواست کرناIndonesian: memohon - memohon dengan sangat
Example Sentences
I entreat you to listen to me.
basic
They entreat her for help every day.
basic
The child entreated his mother to stay.
basic
I entreat you, don't make the same mistake again.
natural
She entreated him to reconsider his decision.
natural
With tears, he entreated the guards to let him inside.
natural