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Entreatingly

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en·treat  (n-trt) also in·treat (n-)
v. en·treat·ed also in·treat·ed, en·treat·ing also in·treat·ing, en·treats also in·treats
v.tr.
1. To make an earnest request of.
2. To ask for earnestly; petition for.
3. Archaic To deal with; treat.
v.intr.
To make an earnest request or petition. See Synonyms at beg.
[Middle English entreten, from Anglo-Norman entreter : en-, causative pref.; see en-1 + treter, to treat; see treat.]
en·treating·ly adv.
en·treatment n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.entreatingly - in a beseeching manner; "`You must help me,' she said imploringly"
beseechingly, imploringly, importunately, pleadingly


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