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Beseech: meaning, definitions and examples

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beseech

 

[ bษชหˆsiหtสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

Synonyms

beg, entreat, implore, plead, request

Examples of usage

  • She beseeched him to stay and talk.
  • I beseech you to reconsider your decision.
  • He beseeched her forgiveness for his mistake.
Context #2 | Verb

literary

To address an earnest or urgent request to (someone).

Synonyms

beg, entreat, implore, plead, request

Examples of usage

  • She beseeched the heavens for guidance.
  • He beseeched the council for assistance.

Translations

Translations of the word "beseech" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suplicar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคคเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anflehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memohon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚agaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡‡้ก˜ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ“ใ‚“ใŒใ‚“ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supplier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suplicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalvarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ„์ฒญํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชูˆุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prosiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณๆฑ‚ (kฤ›nqiรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rotiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฑะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalvarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suplicar

Etymology

The word 'beseech' originated from Middle English 'bisechen', from Old English 'beseฤ‹an', meaning 'to seek, beseech, request'. The prefix 'be-' intensifies the meaning, conveying a sense of urgency or fervent pleading. Over time, the word has retained its essence of earnestly asking for something, often in a formal or literary context.

See also: seek, seeker, seekers, seeking, sought.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,703, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.