Thesaurus results for ENTREATY

entreaty

noun

in-ˈtrē-tē

Definition of entreaty

as in plea

an earnest request our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears

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Recent Examples of entreaty Zegna came to Malibu to make entreaties to the American fashion market with its colorful, louche new wares. — Dave Schilling contributing follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 On the demand of the Commons, Suffolk is exiled for his part in Gloucester’s death despite the queen’s entreaties to the king. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 Rajoub refused the entreaty, much to the frustration and embarrassment of Infantino. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 The lack of a legal framework doesn’t diminish the thoughtfulness, and one hopes the thought-provoking nature of the Pope’s entreaty to grapple with the transformative nature of AI, including the repercussions for those who create for a living. — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entreaty

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Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of plea

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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of appeal

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The thoughts and prayers expressed on the phones are, in a sense, carried by the wind.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Iranian state media showed throngs of people gathered at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a large prayer complex in Tehran, visiting the family's caskets.

— Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

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