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 verb1obsolete a: negotiate b: intercede2: to make an earnest request : pleadtransitive verb1: to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently <entreated his boss for another chance>2archaic : to deal with : treat

synonyms see beg

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

— en·treat·ment \-mənt\ noun