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   beseech

   /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

   verb

   • 1. ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat: literary "they beseeched him to stay"

   Word Origin Middle English: from be- (as an intensifier) + Old English sēcan (see seek).

   Derivatives

   • 1. beseechingly adverb

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   What does it mean to beseech someone?

   • To beseech is to seek for something, or for permission. It is commonly used when people have an urgent request of clergy, or of a formal elder. It definitely adds dramatic undertones to whatever you're talking about. When your very life is on the line, it's your last hope, and you have nowhere else to turn, it's time to start beseeching.

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   What is the origin of the word beseech?

   • late 12c., bisecen "to beseech, beg urgently," from be- + Middle English secen "to seek" (see seek). German cognate besuchen is merely "to visit." Related: Besought; beseeching. And give me cause, I beseech you, to call you my compassionating friend. Let me beseech you, Madam, to be the guardian of my reputation!

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   What is a synonym for beseech?

   • be•seech′ing•ness, n. 1. pray, petition, supplicate, adjure. 1, 2. entreat, importune. Synonyms: implore, importune, entreat, beg, ask, more... I beseech thee by the merits of the pain suffered in carrying that cross. Visit the English Only Forum.

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   How do you say 'I beseech' in English?

   • Other forms: besought; beseeching; beseeches; beseeched If you're begging for something but you want to sound formal and a little old-fashioned, say "I beseech you!" It really captures how urgent and desperate you are, yet perhaps saves a shred of your dignity. Beseech sounds a little like seek, which is appropriate.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBESEECH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Beseech is an old or literary verb that means to ask for something in a way that shows you need it very much. Learn how to use beseech in a sentence, see synonyms and translations, and compare with related words.

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   Beseech means to ask urgently or anxiously, or to request earnestly. See synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of beseech in sentences from various sources.

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   Beseech definition: to implore urgently. See examples of BESEECH used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › beseechBESEECH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Beseech means to ask for something in a way that shows you need it very much. Learn how to use this old or literary verb, its past tense and past participle, and its synonyms and antonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   To beseech is to seek for something, or for permission. It is commonly used when people have an urgent request of clergy, or of a formal elder. It definitely adds dramatic undertones to whatever you're talking about. When your very life is on the line, it's your last hope, and you have nowhere else to turn, it's time to start beseeching.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBESEECH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Beseech means to ask someone very eagerly and anxiously to do something or for something. It is a literary verb that can be used with to-infinitive or with quote. See word frequency, origin, derived forms and usage examples.

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   Beseech means to ask earnestly or urgently for something or someone. It is often used in formal or religious contexts. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and translations of beseech.