Both Uses of
beseech
in
The House of Mirth
- But sympathy won the day, and he besought her not to expose herself: he always connected the outer air with ideas of exposure.†
Chpt 1.6 *
- Suddenly she raised her eyes with the beseeching earnestness of a child.†
Chpt 1.12
Definition:
-
(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.