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entreaty

ent·reaty

UK/ɪnˈtɹiːti/ US/ənˈtɹiːti/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

earnest or urgent request

  • “an entreaty to stop the fighting”
  • “an appeal for help”
  • “an appeal to the public to keep calm”
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From entreat + -y.

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