Beseech: meaning, definitions and examples

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beseech

[ bɪˈsiːtʃ ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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:

🇵🇹 suplicar

🇮🇳 विनती करना

🇩🇪 anflehen

🇮🇩 memohon

🇺🇦 благати

🇵🇱 błagać

🇯🇵 懇願する (こんがんする)

🇫🇷 supplier

🇪🇸 suplicar

🇹🇷 yalvarmak

🇰🇷 간청하다

🇸🇦 يتوسل

🇨🇿 prosit

🇸🇰 prosiť

🇨🇳 恳求 (kěnqiú)

🇸🇮 rotiti

🇮🇸 bæna

🇰🇿 жалбару

🇬🇪 ვედრება

🇦🇿 yalvarmaq

🇲🇽 suplicar

Word origin

The word 'beseech' originated from Middle English 'bisechen', from Old English 'beseċan', 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.