entreat

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   Senses relating to asking or pleading: To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favour).
2. 2
   Senses relating to asking or pleading: To earnestly ask or beg (someone); to beseech, to implore.
3. 3
   Senses relating to asking or pleading: To try to influence or persuade (someone); to induce, to prevail upon.
4. 4
   Senses relating to asking or pleading: Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.
5. 5
   Senses relating to asking or pleading: To make a petition or request on behalf of someone; to intercede, to plead.
6. 6
   Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating: To act towards or deal with (someone or something) in a specified manner; to handle, to treat.
7. 7
   Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating: To discuss or negotiate (something); also, to discuss or negotiate with (someone).
8. 8
   Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating: To occupy oneself with (something).
9. 9
   Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating: Sometimes followed by of or upon: to give an account or description of a matter; to deal with.
10. 10
    Senses relating to dealing with or negotiating: Often followed by about, for, or of: to discuss or negotiate, especially in order to reach a settlement.

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of entreaty (“an act of asking earnestly or begging for something”); an appeal, a plea.