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entreaty
noun en·treaty \-ˈtrē-tē\
: a serious request for something
plural en·treat·ies
Full Definition of ENTREATY
: an act of entreating : plea
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First Known Use of ENTREATY
15th century
Related to ENTREATY
- Synonyms
- adjuration, appeal, conjuration, cry, desire, plea, petition, pleading, prayer, solicitation, suit, suppliance, supplication
ENTREATY Defined for Kids
entreaty
noun en·treaty \in-ˈtrē-tē\
plural en·treat·ies
Definition of ENTREATY for Kids
: a serious and urgent request
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