All 4 Uses of
beseech
in
Much Ado About Nothing
- But, I beseech your Grace, pardon me; I was born to speak all mirth and no matter.†
Scene 2.1 *
- Adieu; be vigitant, I beseech you.†
Scene 3.3
- Moreover, sir,—which, indeed, is not under white and black,— this plaintiff here, the offender, did call me ass: I beseech you, let it be remembered in his punishment.†
Scene 5.1
- I leave an arrant knave with your worship; which I beseech your worship to correct yourself, for the example of others.†
Scene 5.1
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.