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entreating

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb entreat has 1 sense
  1. bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure - ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
    --1 is one way to plead
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE

Definitions from the Web

Term: entreating

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: characterized by or expressing plea or request

Example Sentence:

"The child looked up at his mother with an entreating expression, hoping she would grant his request for a treat."

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: making a plea or request earnestly

Example Sentence:

"She was entreating the authorities to reconsider their decision and provide assistance to the affected community."

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: in a manner that expresses a plea or request

Example Sentence:

"He looked at her entreatingly, hoping she would understand his predicament."

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: an act of pleading or making a request

Example Sentence:

"His entreating for forgiveness was met with a stern response."

Part of Speech: Gerund

Definition: the act of making a plea or request

Example Sentence:

"The entreating of others for help became a regular occurrence."
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