Definitions for entreat

entreat en·treat

Spelling: [en-treet]
IPA: /ɛnˈtrit/

Entreat is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 124 anagrams from letters in entreat (aeenrtt).

Definitions for entreat

verb (used with object)

  1. to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:
  2. to ask earnestly for (something):

verb (used without object)

  1. to make an earnest request or petition.

Origin of entreat

1300-50; Middle English entreten Middle French entrait(i)er. See en-1, treat

Examples for entreat

Perhaps he could have escaped, if he had chosen to throw down his arms and entreat for his life.

But she began to entreat and caress and implore him that he would take her with him.

If so, let us entreat you not to make them a cause of grief.

Make this sacrifice, master, I entreat it of you on my knees.

Not for my sake, Do I entreat a hearing—for your sake, And most, for her sake!

It was equally vain for Arthur to entreat, and for Flora to protest.

Pierre clasped his trembling hands, and at once tried to entreat him.

"Calm yourself, I entreat you, madame," repeated the priest.

Let me ask you again, and let me entreat you to answer scrupulously.

"Let us cease these pleasantries, I entreat you," I laughed.

Word Value for entreat
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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