Entreat

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtriːt/

Definitions of entreat

verb to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

Example Sentences

A1 She entreated her friend to help her with her homework.

A2 The child entreated his parents to buy him a new toy.

B1 The protesters entreated the government to address their concerns.

B2 The CEO entreated the employees to work harder to meet the company's goals.

C1 The diplomat entreated the warring factions to come to a peaceful resolution.

C2 The scientist entreated her colleagues to consider the ethical implications of their research.

Examples of entreat in a Sentence

formal I entreat you to consider my proposal seriously before making a decision.

informal I entreat you, please don't leave me hanging like this.

slang I entreat you, bro, help me out with this assignment.

figurative The artist's paintings entreat the viewer to reflect on the complexities of life.

Grammatical Forms of entreat

• past tense: entreated
• plural: entreats
• comparative: more entreat
• superlative: most entreat
• present tense: entreat
• future tense: will entreat
• perfect tense: have entreated
• continuous tense: is entreating
• singular: entreat
• positive degree: entreat
• infinitive: to entreat
• gerund: entreating
• participle: entreating

Origin and Evolution of entreat

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'entreat' originated from the Old French word 'entraiter', which means to treat or negotiate. It was influenced by the Latin word 'tractare', meaning to handle or manage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entreat' has evolved to mean to earnestly request or plead with someone. It has become more commonly used in a polite and persuasive manner to ask for something.