All 3 Uses of
entreat
in
Romeo and Juliet
- Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
Having some business, do entreat her eyes
To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
Scene 2.2entreat = ask
- My lord, we must entreat the time alone.
Scene 4.1
- She wakes; and I entreated her come forth
And bear this work of heaven with patience:
Scene 5.3 *entreated = asked
Definition:
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(entreat) to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance