All 5 Uses of
entreat
in
The Merchant of Venice
- No, that were pity; I would entreat you rather to put on Your boldest suit of mirth, for we have friends That purpose merriment.†
Scene 2.2entreat = ask earnestly
- For my part, my lord, My purpose was not to have seen you here; But meeting with Salanio by the way, He did entreat me, past all saying nay, To come with him along.†
Scene 3.2
- I have a wife whom, I protest, I love; I would she were in heaven, so she could Entreat some power to change this currish Jew.†
Scene 4.1
- Sir, I entreat you home with me to dinner.
Scene 4.1 *entreat = ask
- My Lord Bassanio, upon more advice, Hath sent you here this ring, and doth entreat Your company at dinner.†
Scene 4.2entreat = ask earnestly
Definition:
to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance