Request in earnest (7)

I believe the answer is:

entreat

(Other definitions for entreat that I've seen before include "Beg earnestly or emotionally" , "Sue" , "Beg earnestly, plead with" , "Beseech, implore" , "Will's pass" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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