Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beseech

verb
/bɪˈsiːtʃ/
Definition
To urgently and fervently ask someone for something.
Examples
  • She went down on her knees to beseech him for forgiveness.
  • The villagers beseeched the king to help them during the drought.
  • In times of trouble, we often beseech our friends for support.
Meaning
Beseech means to implore or request someone earnestly, often with a sense of desperation.
Synonyms
  • implore
  • entreat
  • plead
  • urgently request
  • beg