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