Beseeching: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when making an emotional and urgent request, often in a formal or literary context.

• With beseeching eyes, the child asked for just one more chance

Implies an emotional and heartfelt plea, often used in intense situations.

• She implored her parents to let her follow her dreams

Commonly used in informal settings when asking desperately or repeatedly.

• I beg you, please don't leave me alone

Typically used in formal or literary contexts to request earnestly and solemnly.

• He would entreat his friends to support his cause

Used when someone is asking earnestly and emotionally, often in a desperate or heartfelt manner.

• She gave him a beseeching look, silently asking for his help

Used when someone is making an emotional appeal or request, often in situations involving legal or serious personal matters.

• He pleaded with the judge to show leniency towards his client

Used when someone is making a formal request, often in writing, to an authority or a large group. It's more structured and official.

• They gathered signatures for a petition to improve park facilities

Used when someone is strongly and earnestly encouraging or advising someone to do something. It is less emotional and more about persuasion.

• The doctor urged him to quit smoking for the sake of his health