[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:to entreat the judge for mercy.Synonyms: solicit , sue , importune , pray", "to ask earnestly for (something):He entreated help in his work."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to make an earnest request or petition."]}]