beseech
word
Definition
To ask someone very seriously and emotionally to do something; to beg intensely.
Usage & Nuances
"Beseech" is formal and old-fashioned, often found in literature, speeches, or dramatic contexts. It means stronger and more emotional begging than "ask" or even "beg." Commonly paired with objects like 'you,' 'the king,' or 'the court.' Not used in casual conversation.
Spanish: suplicar - rogarPortuguese (BR): suplicar - implorarPortuguese (PT): suplicar - implorarChinese (Simplified): 恳求 - 哀求Chinese (Traditional): 懇求 - 哀求Hindi: मिन्नत करना - विनती करनाArabic: يتوسل - يرجوBengali: আর্জি জানানো - মিনতি করাRussian: умолять - взыватьсяJapanese: 懇願する - 嘆願するVietnamese: khẩn cầu - van xin tha thiếtKorean: 간청하다 - 애원하다Turkish: yalvarmak - istirham etmekUrdu: منت کرنا - عاجزی سے درخواست کرناIndonesian: memohon dengan sangat - memohon dengan penuh harap
Example Sentences
I beseech you, please listen to me.
basic
The villagers beseeched the king for help during the drought.
basic
She fell to her knees and beseeched the judge for mercy.
natural
He beseeched her to forgive him.
basic
I beseech you, do not leave me alone tonight.
natural
With tearful eyes, the boy beseeched his mother not to go.
natural