to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg

to entreat the judge for mercy.

to ask earnestly for (something)

He entreated help in his work.

to make an earnest request or petition.

verb

answer , command , demand

verb

appeal to , ask , beg , beseech , blandish , coax , conjure , crave , enjoin , exhort , implore , importune , invoke , pester , petition , plague , pray , press , request , supplicate , urge , wheedle , plead , sue , adjure , appeal , persuade , seek , solicit