All 3 Uses of
beseech
in
Julius Caesar
- Nay, I beseech you, sir, be not out with me; yet, if you be out, sir, I can mend you.†
Scene 1.1 *
- That I have, lady: if it will please Caesar To be so good to Caesar as to hear me, I shall beseech him to befriend himself.†
Scene 2.3
- I do beseech ye, if you bear me hard, Now, whilst your purpled hands do reek and smoke, Fulfill your pleasure.†
Scene 3.1
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.