English Explanatory Dictionary

entreaty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
  2. A treatment; reception; entertainment.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɹiːti/ /ənˈtɹiːti/ /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-entreaty.wav

Word forms

entreaty entreaties intreaty

Etymology

From entreat + -y.

Related words

entreat
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