entreating 1 of 2

as in pleading
asking humbly it was hard to refuse such an amusingly entreating panhandler

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entreating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of entreat

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Verb
  • If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The cardinals gather in the Vatican for discussions and prayerful deliberation before entering the conclave, where the voting takes place.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In the Catholic Church, the faithful celebrated the sacred Triduum, the period from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, which marks the end of the 40-day prayerful season of Lent. Multilingual Masses and prayer services were held at churches throughout L.A., Orange County and the Inland Empire.
    Allyson Vergara, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • State Farm is petitioning for an increase of 38% on renter dwelling policies, which is coverage for landlords, and 15% raise for renters.
    Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Entreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entreating. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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