
Entreaty
Emotional Weight
Used to express profound emotions, often in serious or urgent situations.
In a tearful entreaty, she begged the judge for leniency.
Formality Level
'Entreaty' is formal, best used in written English or formal speech rather than casual conversation.
The ambassador's entreaty to the council was met with silence.
Persuasive Intent
An 'entreaty' aims to persuade someone to do something by appealing to their emotions.
His entreaty to stop the destruction of the forest was powerful and moving.
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AppealPetitionPleaPleadPrayerRequestSupplicationUrge
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