All 8 Uses of
beseech
in
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
- He hath, my lord, wrung from me my slow leave
By laboursome petition; and at last
Upon his will I seal'd my hard consent:
I do beseech you, give him leave to go.†Scene 1.2
- For your intent
In going back to school in Wittenberg,
It is most retrograde to our desire:
And we beseech you bend you to remain
Here in the cheer and comfort of our eye,
Our chiefest courtier, cousin, and our son.†Scene 1.2
- Thanks, Guildenstern and gentle Rosencrantz:
And I beseech you instantly to visit
My too-much-changed son.†Scene 2.2
- Away, I do beseech you, both away
I'll board him presently:—O, give me leave.†Scene 2.2
- 'Tis most true;
And he beseech'd me to entreat your majesties
To hear and see the matter.†Scene 3.1
- I do beseech you.†
Scene 3.2
- I beseech you.†
Scene 5.2 *
- I beseech you, remember,—[Hamlet moves him to put on his hat.]†
Scene 5.2
Definition:
to ask strongly or beg for something
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.
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.