entreat
Example Sentences
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“Confirm my nominees to the Federal Reserve, which plays a critical role in fighting inflation,” the president entreated.
From New York Times
He repeatedly entreated the chair umpire to tell the crowd not to erupt in jubilation when he missed a first serve.
From Los Angeles Times
A fan of Watson’s stories, the doctor entreats Holmes to investigate — and is thrilled when the uncannily observant detective, while refusing his appeal, says he’s known everything about him since the moment he walked in.
From New York Times
In his January TikTok post, he entreated: “Please make great art with this.”
From New York Times
Mr. Sadr entreated his supporters last week to each take 10 other voters to the polls.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
