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entreaty

noun

in-ˈtrē-tē How to pronounce entreaty (audio)
Definition of entreatynext
as in plea
an earnest request our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears

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Recent Examples of entreaty 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 But Epstein’s entreaties to Keita were not limited to business. — Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 On the demand of the Commons, Suffolk is exiled for his part in Gloucester’s death despite the queen’s entreaties to the king. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 Other Democrats have been more cautious in their approach to similar entreaties. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entreaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entreaty
  1. plea
  2. appeal
  3. prayer
  4. petition
Noun
  • The woman accused of keeping him captive, 58-year-old Kimberly Sullivan, is expected to head to trial after turning down two plea deals during a hearing in Waterbury Superior Court earlier this month.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • During Odom’s plea hearing in August, prosecutors presented evidence that Odom had methadone, methamphetamine, and amphetamine in his system and had been receiving methadone treatment for approximately two years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of plea
Noun
  • Only someone very comfortable, or very dishonest, would pretend the fantasy has no appeal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The friendly service, comfortable rooms and downtown location give it wide appeal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Cameras pick back up 10 weeks later as the show’s captains gather a memorial for fallen fisherman and Rick says a moving prayer.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Though there are multiple interpretations of sharia, its essence is to serve as a code for how Muslims should live and worship — covering such matters as prayer, pilgrimages, fasting, charitable donations and personal virtue.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • Successful habeas petitions do not necessarily lead to quick resolutions.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The petition was filed in April 2025 and received more than 2,300 public comments.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of petition

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“Entreaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entreaty. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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