entreat

[/ɪnˈtriːt/]

verb

suplicar, implorar, rogar

1. to ask someone earnestly or emotionally to do something

She entreated him to reconsider his decision.

Ela o suplicou para reconsiderar sua decisão.

2. to make a serious or emotional request

The refugees entreated the government for help.

Os refugiados imploraram ao governo por ajuda.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

suplicar, implorar

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

rogar, pedir

alternative usage in colloquial speech

São Paulo

suplicar

preferred in formal contexts

Portugal

suplicar, implorar, rogar

formal Portuguese usage

entreat on bended knee - suplicar de joelhos

entreat someone's mercy - implorar a misericórdia de alguém

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