entreaty

noun

en·​treaty in-ˈtrē-tē 

en-

plural entreaties

: an act of entreating : plea

Synonyms of entreaty

• plea
• appeal
• prayer
• petition

Examples of entreaty in a Sentence

our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears

Recent Examples on the Web

Alicent makes similar entreaties to Rhaenyra, offering to divide the kingdom, with Aegon in charge of the stormlands, westerlands, the Reach and rule from Oldtown, with everything to the north going to Rhaenyra. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

These are the people who will likely be most amenable to negotiations or personal entreaties. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 June 2026

Rajoub refused the entreaty, much to the frustration and embarrassment of Infantino. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Zegna came to Malibu to make entreaties to the American fashion market with its colorful, louche new wares. — Dave Schilling contributing follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for entreaty

• banditti
• cochiti
• graffiti
• wapiti
• beati
• beaty
• meaty
• peaty
• sweetie
• treaty

Kids Definition

entreaty

noun

en·​treaty in-ˈtrēt-ē 

plural entreaties

: earnest request : appeal, plea