<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg: to entreat the judge for mercy.</li><li>Synonyms: solicit, sue, importune, pray.</li><li>To ask earnestly for (something): He entreated help in his work.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to make an earnest request or petition.</li></ul>