All 4 Uses of
beseech
in
The Merry Wives of Windsor
- The knight Sir John is there; and, I beseech you, be ruled by your well-willers.†
Scene 1.1
- I beseech you, be not so phlegmatic.†
Scene 1.4 *
- I beseech you, heartily, some of you go home with me to dinner: besides your cheer, you shall have sport; I will show you a monster.†
Scene 3.2
- I beseech you follow; see but the issue of my jealousy; if I cry out thus upon no trail, never trust me when I open again.†
Scene 4.2
Definition:
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(beseech) to ask strongly or beg for somethingeditor's notes: Beseech is common in classic literature. Though its usage has doubled in recent decades, it remains a rare word in modern writing.
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Beseech is similar to beg or entreat. Beg implies the request for a personal favor, while entreat implies an attempt to overcome resistance.