v.
Pronunciation: in- ' tr ē t, en-
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English entreten, from Anglo-French entreter, from en- + treter to treat
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 obsolete a : NEGOTIATE b : INTERCEDE
2 : to make an earnest request : PLEAD
transitive verb
1 : to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently < entreat ed his boss for another chance>
2 archaic : to deal with : TREAT
synonyms see BEG
– en · treat · ing · ly \ -tr ē -ti ŋ -l ē \ adverb
– en · treat · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun