Syn.
— To beseech; beg; solicit; crave; implore; supplicate. See
Beseech.
ENTREAT
En*treat", v. i.
1. To treat or discourse; hence, to enter into negotiations, as for a
treaty. [Obs.]
Of which I shall have further occasion to entreat. Hakewill.
Alexander . . . was first that entreated of true peace with them. 1
Mac. x. 47.
2. To make an earnest petition or request. The Janizaries entreated for them as valiant men. Knolles.
ENTREAT
En*treat", n.
Defn: Entreaty. [Obs.] Ford.
ENTREATABLE
En*treat"a*ble, a.
Defn: That may be entreated.
ENTREATANCE
En*treat"ance, n.
Defn: Entreaty. [Obs.] Fairfax.