Background for entreating

entreating

/ɪnˈtɹiːtɪŋ/ /ɛnˈtɹiːtɪŋ/

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verb

To treat with, or in respect to, a thing desired; hence, to ask for earnestly.

Examples :

"The student was entreating the teacher to postpone the test until next week. "

communication language action

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verb

To beseech or supplicate (a person); to prevail upon by prayer or solicitation; to try to persuade.

Examples :

"The little boy, lost in the store, was entreating his mother to buy him a candy bar. "

communication language action person demand

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verb

To invite; to entertain.

Examples :

"The teacher was entreating the students to participate in the class discussion. "

entertainment action communication

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verb

To treat or discourse; hence, to enter into negotiations, as for a treaty.

Examples :

"The parents were entreating the school board for better resources for their children's special needs program. "

communication language politics government law

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verb

To make an earnest petition or request.

Examples :

"The little boy, with tears in his eyes, was entreating his mother to buy him the toy. "

communication language action

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verb

To treat, or conduct toward; to deal with; to use.

Examples :

"The teacher was entreating the students with patience to complete the difficult math problem. "

action communication

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noun

Examples :

"Her constant entreaty for a later curfew finally convinced her parents to reconsider. "

demand communication action