All 3 Uses of
beseech
in
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- But I beseech your grace that I may know
The worst that may befall me in this case
If I refuse to wed Demetrius.Scene 1.1 *beseech = ask or beg
- —I beseech your worship's name.†
Scene 3.1
- —Your name, I beseech you, sir?†
Scene 3.1
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.