noun
entreaty
Entreaty (noun) means a strong and sincere request or plea.
noun
1
A strong and sincere request or plea.
"The entreaties of a lover and the rejection of the heroine lend charm to the stanza."
— N. P. Unni, Makers of Indian Literature: Amaruka (2002)
"She gathered many of the stones which I built into the walls of the hut; also, she turned a deaf ear to my entreaties when I begged her to desist."
— Jack London (1904)
2
(archaic) The way someone is treated or welcomed, or the entertainment given to them.
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Etymology
Formed from entreat and -y.
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What is the meaning of entreaty?
"entreaty" (noun) means a strong and sincere request or plea.
What is another word for entreaty?
Other words for "entreaty" include appeal, prayer.
What are the different meanings of entreaty?
"entreaty" has 2 main meanings: 1. A strong and sincere request or plea; 2. (archaic) The way someone is treated or welcomed, or the entertainment given to them.
