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entreating

/ɪnˈtɹiːtɪŋ/ /ɛnˈtɹiːtɪŋ/

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verb

Suplicar, implorar

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. "

El estudiante estaba suplicando al profesor que pospusiera el examen hasta la semana siguiente.

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verb

Suplicar, implorar, rogar

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. "

El niño pequeño, perdido en la tienda, estaba suplicando a su madre que le comprara una barra de caramelo.

communication language action person demand

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verb

Invitar, entretener

To invite; to entertain.

Examples :

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

El profesor estaba invitando a los estudiantes a participar en la discusión de la clase.

entertainment action communication

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verb

Negociar, suplicar

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. "

Los padres estaban suplicando a la junta escolar mejores recursos para el programa de necesidades especiales de sus hijos.

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verb

Suplicar, implorar

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. "

El niño pequeño, con lágrimas en los ojos, estaba suplicando a su madre que le comprara el juguete.

communication language action

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verb

Tratar, actuar hacia

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. "

El profesor trataba a los estudiantes con paciencia para que completaran el difícil problema de matemáticas.

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noun

Súplica, ruego

Examples :

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

Su constante súplica por un toque de queda más tarde finalmente convenció a sus padres de reconsiderarlo.

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