entreat

Meanings

• Verb

  Ask or beg someone earnestly or urgently for something.

• Verb

  Make a heartfelt plea or request.

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Pronunciation

1. /ənˈtɹiːt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with entreat
treat , meet , sweat , seat , feet

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Variants

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entreat , entreated , entreating , entreatingly , entreatment , entreatments , entreats , intreat , intreated , intreating , intreats

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Etymology

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From Old French entreatier, from entre 'between' + trait 'treaty'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'entreat' is related to the word 'treaty'.

2. In Old French, 'entreatier' meant 'to treat between'.

3. The word 'entreat' is often used in religious contexts to refer to prayers and supplications.

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Related Concepts

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1. appeal: An urgent or heartfelt request for someone to do something or grant a favor.

2. petition: A formal written or spoken request, often addressed to a government or other authority.

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Culture

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In literature, 'entreat' is often used in the context of prayers, petitions, and supplications. In music, there are songs titled 'Entreat' that convey themes of longing, desire, and pleading.

How to Memorize "entreat"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself in a situation where you are earnestly asking for something. Imagine the tone of your voice, the expression on your face, and the body language you are using.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entreat' with words like 'plea', 'request', and 'appeal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Entreat means to treat with earnest request'.

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