All 4 Uses of
beseech
in
Volpone
- I do beseech you, sir, you will vouchsafe To write me in your family.†
Act 1 *
- CEL: Sir, let me beseech you, Affect not these strange trials; if you doubt My chastity, why, lock me up for ever: Make me the heir of darkness.†
Act 3
- BON: His parasite, His knave, his pandar—I beseech the court, He may be forced to come, that your grave eyes May bear strong witness of his strange impostures.†
Act 4
- VOLT: I do beseech your fatherhoods, read but those— [GIVING THEM THE PAPERS.†
Act 5
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.