Main Entry: en·treat

Pronunciation: \in-ˈtrēt, en-\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English entreten, from Anglo-French entreter, from en- + treter to treat

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 obsolete a : negotiate b : intercede
2 : to make an earnest request : pleadtransitive verb 1 : to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently <entreated his boss for another chance>
2 archaic : to deal with : treat

synonyms see beg

— en·treat·ing·ly \-trē-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— en·treat·ment \-mənt\ noun