entreat

To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favour).

To earnestly ask or beg (someone); to beseech, to implore.

To try to influence or persuade (someone); to induce, to prevail upon.

Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favour, etc.; to appeal, to plead.

To make a petition or request on behalf of someone; to intercede, to plead.

To act towards or deal with (someone or something) in a specified manner; to handle, to treat.

To discuss or negotiate (something); also, to discuss or negotiate with (someone).

To occupy oneself with (something).

Sometimes followed by of or upon: to give an account or description of a matter; to deal with.

Often followed by about, for, or of: to discuss or negotiate, especially in order to reach a settlement.