All 9 Uses of
beseech
in
All's Well That Ends Well
- I shall beseech your highness, In such a business give me leave to use The help of mine own eyes.†
Scene 2.3
- I most unfeignedly beseech your lordship to make some reservation of your wrongs: he is my good lord: whom I serve above is my master.†
Scene 2.3
- Where do the palmers lodge, I do beseech you?†
Scene 3.5
- I beseech you, let me...†
Scene 4.3 *
- I have letters that my son will be here to-night: I shall beseech your lordship to remain with me till they meet together.†
Scene 4.5
- I do beseech you, whither is he gone?†
Scene 5.1
- I do beseech you, sir, Since you are like to see the king before me, Commend the paper to his gracious hand; Which I presume shall render you no blame, But rather make you thank your pains for it: I will come after you with what good speed Our means will make us means.†
Scene 5.1
- I beseech your honour to hear me one single word.†
Scene 5.2
- 'tis past, my liege: And I beseech your majesty to make it Natural rebellion, done i' the blaze of youth, When oil and fire, too strong for reason's force, O'erbears it and burns on.†
Scene 5.3
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.