vt.

1. 【书】恳求；乞求；请求[O2][O5][（+for）]
   I entreat your help.

   我恳求你的帮助。

   I entreat you to show mercy.

   我恳求你发发慈悲。

vi.

1. 【书】恳求；乞求；请求

v.

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