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Entreaty vs Plead - What's the difference?

entreaty | plead |

As a noun entreaty

is the act of entreating or beseeching; urgent prayer; earnest petition; pressing solicitation.

As a verb plead is

to present an argument, especially in a legal case.

entreaty

English

Noun

(entreaties)
  • The act of entreating or beseeching; urgent prayer; earnest petition; pressing solicitation.
    • We need an entreaty to stop the hostilities.
  • (archaic) A treatment; reception; entertainment.

    • plead

    English

    Verb

  • To present an argument, especially in a legal case.
  • * Bible, Job xvi. 21
    • O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
  • To beg, beseech, or implore.

    • Related terms

    * plea * pleasant * please * pleasurable * pleasure

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    Anagrams

    * English irregular verbs English reporting verbs