All 4 Uses of
entreat
in
The Winter's Tale
- But to the goal:— My last good deed was to entreat his stay; What was my first?†
Scene 1.2entreat = ask earnestly
- At the good queen's entreaty.†
Scene 1.2entreaty = an earnest request
- To satisfy your highness, and the entreaties of our most gracious mistress.
Scene 1.2 *entreaties = requests
- Satisfy Th' entreaties of your mistress!†
Scene 1.2entreaties = earnest requests
Definition:
to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance