BESEECH Meaning and
Definition
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Beseech is a verb that denotes the act of earnestly or fervently requesting something from someone, often in a humble or urgent manner. When an individual beseeches, they implore, plead, or beg for a particular outcome or action.
The term generally implies a level of desperation or desperation in the request, as if the matter in question is of great importance or urgency. An individual may beseech another person when they have exhausted all other means of persuasion and are left with no other option but to plead fervently. This pleading can occur in formal or informal settings, and it often seeks to convey the gravity or seriousness of the situation.
When beseeching, people may use emotional arguments, personal appeals, or logical reasoning to sway the individual they are addressing. The intention is to elicit sympathy, compassion, or understanding from the person in order to persuade them to fulfill the requested action or grant the desired outcome.
Beseeching can be seen as a form of intense persuasion, demonstrating a strong need or desire that requires immediate attention or assistance. It reflects the act of humbling oneself to the point of requesting help or intervention from another person, recognizing that one's own efforts or abilities are insufficient to achieve the desired result.
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To ask for earnestly; to entreat; to implore.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BESEECH
The word "beseech" comes from Middle English "bisechen", which is a combination of the prefix "be-" (meaning "thoroughly" or "completely") and the Old English word "secan" (meaning "to seek"). Therefore, the literal meaning of "beseech" is "to thoroughly seek" or "to beg earnestly". The word has roots in Old English and can also be traced back to the Germanic language family.
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Conjugate verb Beseech
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