1) to ask along side, beg to have near one
    1a) to obtain by entreaty
    1b) to beg from, to ask for, supplicate
 2) to avert by entreaty or seek to avert, to deprecate
    2a) to entreat that ... not
    2b) to refuse, decline
    2c) to shun, avoid
    2d) to avert displeasure by entreaty
        2d1) to beg pardon, crave indulgence, to excuse
        2d2) of one excusing himself for not accepting a wedding
             invitation to a feast