entreaty
en·treaty
noun \-ˈtrē-tē\ plural en·treat·ies
Definition of ENTREATY
: an act of entreating : plea
See Examples of ENTREATY
- <our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears>
First Known Use of ENTREATY
15th century
Related to ENTREATY
Synonyms: adjuration, appeal, conjuration, cry, desire, plea, petition, pleading, prayer, solicitation, suit, suppliance, supplication
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