The Meaning of the English Word Entreat

Carla smith's sister was killed in an accident by a drunk driver. Karla didn't want this to happen to any one else, so she decided to do something about it. She entreated everyone around her to donate money to the organization that would stop drunk drivers and help milies who had lost members of their family to drunk drivers. Now as you listen to the story, see if you can guess the meaning of the word entreat.