intreat

Meanings

1. Archaic spelling of entreat.
2. Senses relating to asking or pleading.
3. To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favour); to beseech, to implore.
4. To earnestly ask or beg (someone); to beseech, to implore.
5. To try to influence or persuade (someone); to induce, to prevail upon.
6. Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.
7. To make a petition or request on behalf of someone; to intercede, to plead.
8. Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating.
9. To act towards or deal with (someone or something) in a specified manner; to handle, to treat.
10. Sometimes followed by of or upon: to give an account or description of a matter; to deal with.
11. Often followed by about, for, or of: to discuss or negotiate, especially in order to reach a settlement.