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 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 Sununu’s dad served as governor, as did his brother Chris, who refused entreaties to run in the party’s Senate races. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entreaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entreaty
  1. plea
  2. appeal
  3. prayer
  4. petition
Noun
  • Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of plea
Noun
  • The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • For many who are caught in, recovering from or trying to avoid the next heatwave, their prayers for rain might well be answered.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • As Wabasha grieves, Hust said coming together in prayer and support is the first step in what will be a long healing process.
    — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • The vote came to 5-2, in the petition’s favor, with McMullen himself and member Kaety Bowers voting no.
    — Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Nearly 900 people signed a petition against the rezoning in recent months.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of petition

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