entreat
/ənˈtɹiːt/
noun
Meaning
An entreaty.
verb
Meaning
To treat with, or in respect to, a thing desired; hence, to ask for earnestly.
To beseech or supplicate (a person); to prevail upon by prayer or solicitation; to try to persuade.
To invite; to entertain.
To treat or discourse; hence, to enter into negotiations, as for a treaty.
To make an earnest petition or request.
To treat, or conduct toward; to deal with; to use.