Synonyms of entreats

entreats

verb

present tense third-person singular of entreat

as in begs

to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

she began her letter by entreating me to forgive the belatedness of her reply

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begs
• petitions
• implores
• beseeches
• asks
• prays
• supplicates
• importunes
• conjures
• appeals (to)
• pleads (to)
• besieges
• solicits
• requires
• calls on
• invokes
• impetrates
• requests
• compels
• sues
• insists
• desires
• coerces
• cadges
• forces
• demands
• sponges
• bludges
• claims
• mooches
• commands

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implies
• suggests
• intimates
• hints
• obliges
• pleases
• satisfies
• gratifies
• contents
• appeases
• placates
• mollifies
• comforts
• pacifies
• conciliates
• quiets
• consoles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entreats

Huppert entreats her to help locate this potentially deadly ancient tome, and assist in furnishing an all-out vampire gala in the process (replete, again, with dazzling looks). — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026

Felder entreats us to reject both optimism and cynicism. — Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

Baldwin makes clear that both Hella and David are aware of this loss of affection—that Hella still loves David and entreats him to talk to her and to be honest about the feelings that have come between them. — Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025