Beseech
/bɪˈsiːtʃ/
To ask someone very urgently and with strong feelings for their help or support, often when you really need it.
Examples
- As the final minutes of the game ticked away, I beseech my teammates to give their all and fight for victory, knowing how much this championship means to us.
- During the school assembly, I stood up and beseech the audience to consider the importance of recycling, hoping to inspire everyone to take better care of our planet.
- When my little brother lost his favorite toy, I beseech him to stay calm and help me search the house, reminding him that together we can find it again.
Synonyms
beg
plead
request
implore
urge
entreat
Antonyms
refuse
deny
reject
ignore
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