All 3 Uses of
beseech
in
Oliver Twist
- 'I hope you are not angry with me, sir?' said Oliver, raising his eyes beseechingly.†
Chpt 12 *
- By degrees, he grew more calm, and besought, in a low and broken voice, that he might be rescued from his present dangers; and that if any aid were to be raised up for a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of friends or kindred, it might come to him now, when, desolate and deserted, he stood alone in the midst of wickedness and guilt.†
Chpt 20
- But the girl's voice was in his ear, beseeching him in such tones of agony to remember her, that he had not the heart to utter it.†
Chpt 20
Definition:
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(beseech) to ask strongly or beg for somethingeditor's notes: Beseech is common in classic literature. Though its usage has doubled in recent decades, it remains a rare word in modern writing.
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Beseech is similar to beg or entreat. Beg implies the request for a personal favor, while entreat implies an attempt to overcome resistance.