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I beg you vs I beg of you

Both 'I beg you' and 'I beg of you' are correct phrases, but 'I beg you' is more commonly used in modern English. 'I beg of you' is considered slightly more formal and old-fashioned.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 2900 views

I beg you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in modern English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone for something or to show a strong desire for something. It is a direct and clear expression of a request or plea.

Examples:

  • I beg you to reconsider your decision.
  • I beg you for forgiveness.
  • I beg you to help me with this task.
  • I beg you not to leave me.
  • I beg you to listen to me.
  • Apr 21, 2011 ... (1) First of all, please, please, please, I beg you, don't go on a diet. (COCA, Spoken). (2) Sir Edmund, I beg you, wait a while. (BNC, Fiction).
  • Oct 20, 2015 ... I'd add that "I beg of you" is now considered a more antiquated rendering of "I beg you." It is not uncommon to hear "I beg of you" used in ...
  • You searched for: stop, i beg you ( English - Hindi ). [ Turn off colors ]. API call; Download a TMX; Contribute a TMX. Human contributions. From professional ...
  • Beg may imply no more than standard courtesy (forgive me, I beg you), but in less formulaic expressions it usually suggests a respectful seriousness: I begged ...

Alternatives:

  • Please consider my request.
  • I implore you.
  • I plead with you.
  • I beseech you.
  • I entreat you.

I beg of you

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English, considered slightly more formal and old-fashioned.

This phrase is also a polite way to ask someone for something or to show a strong desire for something. It is a more formal variation of 'I beg you.'

Examples:

  • I beg of you to help me with this task.
  • I beg of you to reconsider your decision.
  • I beg of you for your understanding.
  • I beg of you to be patient.
  • I beg of you to forgive me.
  • Apr 21, 2011 ... The simple form without of is the more frequent alternative being 5 times more frequent than I beg of you in AmE fiction and 3.5 times more ...
  • Oct 20, 2015 ... I'd add that "I beg of you" is now considered a more antiquated rendering of "I beg you." It is not uncommon to hear "I beg of you" used in ...
  • Aug 8, 2012 ... I Beg Of You - Elvis Presley (HQ STUDIO). Elvis Presley. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 278278. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • "I Beg of You". Single by Elvis Presley. Recorded, 23/24 February 1957. Radio Recorders Studios, Hollywood. Genre · Pop rock ...

Alternatives:

  • Please consider my request.
  • I implore you.
  • I plead with you.
  • I beseech you.
  • I entreat you.

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