All 10 Uses of
beseech
in
Measure for Measure
- And, I beseech you, look into Master Froth here, sir, a man of fourscore pound a-year; whose father died at Hallowmas:—was't not at Hallowmas, Master Froth?†
Scene 2.1
- I beseech you, sir, ask him what this man did to my wife.†
Scene 2.1
- I beseech your honour, ask me.†
Scene 2.1
- I beseech you, sir, look in this gentleman's face.†
Scene 2.1
- Nay, I beseech you, mark it well.†
Scene 2.1
- I have a brother is condemn'd to die; I do beseech you, let it be his fault, And not my brother.†
Scene 2.2
- I beseech you?†
Scene 2.4
- O, Sir, you must; and therefore I beseech you, Look forward on the journey you shall go.†
Scene 4.3
- Well, I beseech you, let it be proclaim'd: Betimes i' the morn I'll call you at your house: Give notice to such men of sort and suit As are to meet him.†
Scene 4.4
- I beseech your highness, do not marry me to a whore!
Scene 5.1 *beseech = beg
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.