entreat vs plead
plead vs entreatentreat and plead both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| entreat | No | No | Yes | No |
| plead | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
plead is a hypernym of
entreat; that is, plead is a
word with a broader meaning than entreat:
- entreat: ask for or request earnestly
- plead: appeal or request earnestly
| entreat (verb) | plead (verb) |
|---|---|
| ask for or request earnestly | appeal or request earnestly |
| enter a plea, as in courts of law | |
| offer as an excuse or plea | |
| make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts |
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