entreats

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The scene is famously depicted in Jane Austin’s “Pride and Prejudice” from the perspective of Elizabeth Bennet, who entreats their father to step in and prevent Mary from showcasing a second musical number.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In the story of Esther, Mordecai entreats his niece to step into her Jewishness to prevent atrocities from happening.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

“Convert your Le Bijou apartment into a private health center,” entreats the company’s website.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2020

And if a decision is made that Atticus is the evening’s touchstone, then having an actor who effortlessly conveys a bedrock fair-mindedness, who entreats us to a belief in our own better natures, is essential.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2018

So many tickets sell that after Uncle Al entreats the crowd to shift closer together for the fourth time, it becomes clear that this won’t be enough.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen