entreating

Related to entreating: surcease

en·treat

(ĕn-trēt′)

v. en·treat·ed, en·treat·ing, en·treats

v.tr.

1. To make an earnest request of (someone). See Synonyms at beg.

2. To ask for earnestly; petition for: "She made a hasty gesture with her hand, as if to entreat my patience and my silence" (Charles Dickens).

3. Archaic To deal with; treat.

v.intr.

To make an earnest request or petition.

[Middle English entreten, from Anglo-Norman entreter : en-, causative pref.; see en-¹ + treter, to treat; see treat.]

en·treat′ing·ly adv.

en·treat′ment n.

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entreating

(ɪnˈtriːtɪŋ)

adj

that entreats

the act of entreating someone

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Translations

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entreating

[ɪnˈtriːtɪŋ]

A. ADJ → suplicante

B. N → súplicas fpl, imploraciones fpl

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And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me -- filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating "'Tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door -- Some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; -- This it is, and nothing more."

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And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me--filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating "'Tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door-- Some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; This it is and nothing more."

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(Anne being present at the time, and entreating her to do so) to forward the object in view, especially as she was not required to be away from the house for more than half an hour at the most.

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Based on this background, the residents are entreating the government and assembly to prioritise the health situation at Kpone.

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Speaking about the collection, Fahad Hussayn said: 'The Huntsman's Lament is an appreciation to all beautiful things and angelic that not only stirs up an entreating beseech but also acquire the components of gratitude."

Fahad Hussayn launches 'The Huntsman Lament'

Then there is the luxury and freedom that comes with private jet travel and this makes relaxing, working or even entreating clients or partners, whilst flying, much easier.