All 5 Uses of
beseech
in
Antony and Cleopatra
- —O, let him marry a woman that cannot go, sweet Isis, I beseech thee!†
Scene 1.2
- Good Isis, hear me this prayer, though thou deny me a matter of more weight; good Isis, I beseech thee!†
Scene 1.2
- Farewell, my lord: what you shall know meantime Of stirs abroad, I shall beseech you, sir, To let me be partaker.†
Scene 1.4
- I earnestly beseech,-- Touch you the sourest points with sweetest terms,
Scene 2.2 *beseech = ask strongly
- Forsake thy seat, I do beseech thee, captain, And hear me speak a word.†
Scene 2.7
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.