intreat
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in·treat
(ĭn-trēt′)v. Archaic
Variant of entreat.
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intreat
(ɪnˈtriːt)vb
an archaic spelling of entreat
inˈtreatingly adv
inˈtreatment n
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en•treat
(ɛnˈtrit)v.t.
1. to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg.
2. to ask earnestly for (something).
v.i. 3. to make an earnest request or petition.
[1300–50; Middle English < Middle French entrait(i)er]
en•treat′ing•ly, adv.
en•treat′ment, n.
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intreat
Past participle: intreated
Gerund: intreating
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