intreat

/ɪnˈtriːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to beg or ask earnestly and humbly, especially for something that is considered a privilege.

“She intreated the king for a pardon for her son.”

2. noun

an earnest or humble request.

“The intreats of the poor were ignored by the rich.”

3. verb (archaic or poetic)

to entreat or persuade.

“He intreated her to come with him to the party.”

Synonyms

  • beseech
  • entreat
  • implore

Antonyms

  • decline
  • refuse