intreat
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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PRINCESS.—I intreat that you will tell me who this white bull is, for whom I feel such extraordinary sentiments, which both affect and alarm me.
From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by
But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I intreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
From The Bible Story by Newton Marshall Hall
Lastly, I intreat him to keep his purse, I give him my counsell gratis, confessing him to be more then my match, and that I am very loath to fall into his hands.
From The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America by Nathaniel Ward
Therefore let mee intreat you stay in Court, All Denmarkes hope our coosin and dearest Soone King.
From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker
"Dearest Vilma, I intreat you to have no fear!" continued Tengelyi.
From The Village Notary by J?zsef E?tv?s
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