Both Uses of
beseech
in
The Phantom of the Opera
- I locked my door and, with tears in my eyes, besought it, if it were still alive, to manifest itself to me.†
Chpt 12 *besought = asked strongly or begged for something
- She repeatedly besought him, in the gentlest tones which she could assume: "Put out the light in the little window!†
Chpt 23
Definition:
to ask strongly or beg for something
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.
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.