— entreatingly , adv. — entreatment , n.
/en treet"/ , v.t.
1. to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg: to entreat the judge for mercy.
2. to ask earnestly for (something): He entreated help in his work.
v.i.
3. to make an earnest request or petition.
[ 1300-50; ME entreten entrait ( i ) er. See EN- 1 , TREAT ]
Syn. 1. pray, importune, sue, solicit. See appeal .