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.p. 68.6entreat = ask
- My lord, we must entreat the time alone.
p. 186.9
- She wakes; and I entreated her come forth
And bear this work of heaven with patience:Scene 5.3 *entreated = asked
Definition:
to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance