All 3 Uses of
beseech
in
Bleak House
- I raised my mother up, praying and beseeching her not to stoop before me in such affliction and humiliation.†
Chpt 34-36 *
- Lastly, the client, shaking hands, beseeches Mr. Vholes, for heaven's sake and earth's sake, to do his utmost to "pull him through" the Court of Chancery.†
Chpt 37-39
- Do, I beseech you, think of that!†
Chpt 49-51
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.