All 7 Uses of
beseech
in
Romeo and Juliet
- I beseech you, follow straight.
p. 38.8beseech = beg
- I do beseech thee—
p. 78.6
- [of joyful tidings] What are they, I beseech your ladyship?
p. 172.3beseech = ask
- Good father, I beseech you on my knees,
p. 176.0 *beseech = beg
- Pardon, I beseech you!
p. 196.2
- I do beseech you, sir, have patience.
Scene 5.1beseech = ask
- I beseech thee, youth,
Put not another sin upon my head
By urging me to fury.Scene 5.3
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.