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The present tense form of 'entreating' is entreat or entreats. Example: He entreats his boss for a raise every year. (He entreats his boss for a raise every year.)
Definition of “entreat”
- to make an earnest request or plea
- to ask someone in a sincere and heartfelt manner
- to beg or implore someone for something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | entreat |
| Present Continuous | entreating |
| Present Perfect | entreated |
Example
She entreats her friends for advice.
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They entreat the audience to stay for the encore.
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I am entreating you to reconsider your decision.
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They are entreating the council for funding.
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She has entreated him for help many times.
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They have entreated the government for assistance.
entreat Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | entreat |
| Singular Second Person (You) | entreat |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | entreats |
| Plural (We/You/They) | entreat |
Example
I entreat you to reconsider.
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You entreat them for assistance.
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He entreats his colleagues for help.
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She entreats her parents for understanding.
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It entreats the audience for applause.
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We entreat our friends for advice.
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You entreat the council for action.
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They entreat the government for support.
