The Only Use of
beseech
in
Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl
- It was mean of me to treat her that way, and now she was looking at me, oh so helplessly, with her pale face and beseeching eyes.†
Chpt 43-11
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.