All 3 Uses
beseech
in
The Taming of the Shrew
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- If I may be bold, Tell me, I beseech you, which is the readiest way To the house of Signior Baptista Minola?†
Scene 1.2 *
- For what reason, I beseech you?†
Scene 1.2
- And therefore 'tis called a sensible tale; and this cuff was but to knock at your car and beseech listening.†
Scene 4.1
Definitions:
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(1)
(beseech) to ask strongly or beg for somethingBeseech 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. - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)