beseeched

[US]/bɪˈsiːtʃ/
[UK]/bɪˈsiːtʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. plead urgently or anxiously for; implore.

Example Sentences

She beseeched him to reconsider his decision.

He beseeched his boss for a raise.

The villagers beseeched the government for aid after the disaster.

She beseeched the judge for mercy.

The child beseeched his parents for a puppy.

They beseeched the gods for a bountiful harvest.

The protestors beseeched the mayor to address their concerns.

The beggar beseeched passersby for spare change.

She beseeched her friend to forgive her for the mistake.

He beseeched his professor for an extension on the deadline.

Real-world Examples

I beseech you, I urge you, I recommend, I advise you.

Source: Engvid-Benjamin Course Collection

He addressed Lupin more than any of them, beseeching him.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Let us not, I beseech you, deceive ourselves longer.

Source: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

The poor boy beseeched only with his eyes.

Source: The Adventures of Pinocchio

But, I must beg, beseech and implore you not today.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

It may cure her. I beseech you to ask her now.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Her silence besought an explanation of him more loudly than words.

Source: Returning Home

My father took him by both hands, and besought him afresh.

Source: Education of Love

" Go! " Harry beseeched to Luna and Dean. " Go! We'll follow, just go! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I beseech thee! Pray that I may join your man, band of merry men.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

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