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ENTREATY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word entreaty. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word entreaty. (close relations)
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appeal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• earnest or urgent request

• attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

• (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial

• request for a sum of money

verb

• take a court case to a higher court for review

• request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

• be attractive to

• challenge (a decision)

• cite as an authority; resort to

prayer
nounn
noun

• the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

• reverent petition to a deity

• earnest or urgent request

• a fixed text used in praying

• someone who prays to God

petition
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

• reverent petition to a deity

verb

• write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

plea
nounn
noun

• a humble request for help from someone in authority

• (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)

• an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed

request
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

• the verbal act of requesting

verb

• express the need or desire for

• ask (a person) to do something

• inquire for (information)

suit
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

• a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit

• a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

• a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank

• playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color

verb

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• be agreeable or acceptable

• accord or comport with

• enhance the appearance of

supplication
nounn
noun

• a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

• a humble request for help from someone in authority

• the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

Best Hypernyms For ENTREATY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for entreaty, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
request appeal asking importunity petition plea solicitation supplication

Alternatives for APPEAL

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