All 10 Uses of
beseech
in
Main Street
- When she dropped her pose and smiled down she discovered Kennicott apoplectic with domestic pride—and gray Guy Pollock staring beseechingly.†
Chpt 6 *
- She besought, "Oh, how do you do!†
Chpt 9
- While she was purchasing two yards of malines the vocal Raymie Wutherspoon tiptoed up to her, his long sallow face bobbing, and he besought, "You've just got to come back to my department and see a pair of patent leather slippers I set aside for you."†
Chpt 10
- Mrs. Dawson besought, "Now we will have a discussion of the papers, and I am sure we shall all enjoy hearing from one who we hope to have as a new member, Mrs. Kennicott, who with her splendid literary training and all should be able to give us many pointers and—many helpful pointers."†
Chpt 11
- She flinched, looked at Guy beseechingly.†
Chpt 13
- The actors were beseeching, "Hey, Del, put some red in my nostrils—you put some in Rita's—gee, you didn't hardly do anything to my face."†
Chpt 18
- An hour after, Hugh came into her room crying, and when she said as cheerily as she could, "What is it, dear?" he besought, "Mummy, I want to go play with Olaf."†
Chpt 26
- He besought: "Some day I hope I can get away from this fool repairing, when I have the money saved up.†
Chpt 28
- As though he had been rehearsing his speech he instantly besought: "Saw your husband driving away.†
Chpt 33
- He leaned forward, thick capable hands on thick sturdy thighs, mature and slow, yet beseeching.†
Chpt 33
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.