transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈtrēt, en- ]
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 -trē-tiŋ-lē adverb
• en·treat·ment -mənt noun