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Examples of beseech in a Sentence
parishioners ardently beseeched the local bishop not to close their beloved church
Recent Examples of beseech from the Web
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Like Jouett before him, Hudson beseeched Jefferson to leave.
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In addition, high-profile environmental groups across the political spectrum—including the Sierra Club, 350.org, and Catholic Climate Commitment—have all beseeched Trump to stick in the agreement.
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Now in Theaters Synopsis: Russell Crowe stars as investigative reporter Cal McAffrey, beseeched by a congressman pal (Ben Affleck) to look into the death of his research assistant/mistress.
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Origin and Etymology of beseech
Middle English besechen, from be- + sechen to seek
First Known Use: 12th century
Synonym Discussion of beseech
BESEECH Defined for English Language Learners
beseech
playDefinition of beseech for English Language Learners
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: to beg (someone) for something : to ask (someone) in a serious and emotional way to do something
BESEECH Defined for Kids
beseech
playDefinition of beseech for Students
besought
\-ˈsȯt\ orbeseeched
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: to ask in a serious and emotional way We beseeched the king to let him live.
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