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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to asking or pleading.
To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favour); to beseech, to implore.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to asking or pleading.
To earnestly ask or beg (someone); to beseech, to implore.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to asking or pleading.
To try to influence or persuade (someone); to induce, to prevail upon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to asking or pleading.
Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to asking or pleading.
To make a petition or request on behalf of someone; to intercede, to plead.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, intransitive
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating.
To act towards or deal with (someone or something) in a specified manner; to handle, to treat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating.
Sometimes followed by of or upon: to give an account or description of a matter; to deal with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, obsolete
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verb
Archaic spelling of entreat.
Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating.
Often followed by about, for, or of: to discuss or negotiate, especially in order to reach a settlement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, obsolete
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History
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