entreaty

noun

en·​treaty in-ˈtrē-tē How to pronounce entreaty (audio)
en-
plural entreaties
: an act of entreating : plea

Examples of entreaty in a Sentence

our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears
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However, so far, WBD has turned down the Ellison entreaties. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 But top Democrats appear to be rejecting Thune’s entreaty. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025 Chelsea toil at Twente Sonia Bompastor’s post-match entreaty to Chelsea at Twente concerned desire — specifically the need for her side to find more of it following their 1-1 draw. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 But the Pennsylvania senator has steadfastly declined entreaties to leave the Democratic Party. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entreaty

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entreaty was circa 1530

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“Entreaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entreaty. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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entreaty

noun
en·​treaty in-ˈtrēt-ē How to pronounce entreaty (audio)
plural entreaties
: earnest request : appeal, plea

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