Beseech

Pronunciation: /bəˈsiːtʃ/

Definitions of beseech

verb to ask urgently or fervently; to implore

Example Sentences

A1 I beseech you to help me with my homework.

A2 She beseeched her parents to let her go to the party.

B1 The villagers beseeched the mayor to fix the broken bridge.

B2 The protestors beseeched the government to address their grievances.

C1 The defendant beseeched the judge for leniency during sentencing.

C2 The scientist beseeched his colleagues to consider his groundbreaking research.

Examples of beseech in a Sentence

formal I beseech you to consider the implications of your decision before proceeding.

informal I beseech you, please don't make the same mistake again.

slang I'm beggin' ya, don't do it!

figurative The flowers beseeched the sun to come out and shine on them.

Grammatical Forms of beseech

• past tense: beseeched
• plural: beseech
• comparative: more beseeching
• superlative: most beseeching
• present tense: beseeches
• future tense: will beseech
• perfect tense: have beseeched
• continuous tense: is beseeching
• singular: beseech
• positive degree: beseech
• infinitive: to beseech
• gerund: beseeching
• participle: beseeched

Origin and Evolution of beseech

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'beseech' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'besecan' meaning 'to seek out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beseech' has evolved from simply meaning 'to seek out' to also convey a sense of urgency or desperation in pleading or asking earnestly.