vt.

1. 【書】懇求；乞求；請求[O2][O5][（+for）]
   I entreat your help.

   我懇求你的幫助。

   I entreat you to show mercy.

   我懇求你發發慈悲。

vi.

1. 【書】懇求；乞求；請求

v.

1. ask (someone) earnestly or anxiously to do something.
   ▸ask earnestly or anxiously for.
2. archaic treat in a specified manner.