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beseech Definition

be·seech (bē sēc̸h, bi-)

transitive verb -·sought or -·seeched, -·seech·ing

  1. to ask (someone) earnestly; entreat; implore
  2. to ask for earnestly; solicit eagerly; beg for

Etymology: ME bisechen < OE besecan; see be- & seek

beseech Related Forms

be·seech·ingly adverb

beseech Synonyms

beseech

v.

implore, importune, entreat; see beg 1. See syn. study at beg.

beseech Usage Examples

Object

  • man: Such preachers also beseech men with a twofold appeal.
  • thou: On bended knee we beseech thou, Sir Fergie, play a 4-4-2.

Modifying Another Word

  • humbly: And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.
  • earnestly: She first complained in murmurs, then wept, and at last burst into loud lamentations, earnestly beseeching the operator to stop.
  • also: Such preachers also beseech men with a twofold appeal.
  • ever: Him do thou ever beseech as Thy Son, O pure one, that our souls be saved.
  • therefore: Therefore beseech Him, that He may grant our souls great mercy.
  • now: Therefore I will now beseech the Most High that he may strengthen me to the end.

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