entreating

[en-tree-ting]

entreating Definition

to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.

Using entreating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entreating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was entreating him to stay.

  • Example

    He was entreating her for forgiveness.

  • Example

    The child was entreating his mother for a toy.

entreating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entreating

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Summary: entreating in Brief

The verb 'entreating' [en-tree-ting] means to earnestly or anxiously ask someone to do something. It is often used in situations where one person is pleading with another, such as 'She was entreating him to stay.' Synonyms include 'begging' and 'imploring,' while formals include 'beseeching' and 'petitioning.'