beseech

Meanings

• verb

  beg or implore someone earnestly and urgently to do something, typically to grant a favor or to protect oneself or someone else.

• verb

  make a heartfelt plea or entreaty, especially to a deity or to someone in a position of power.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beseech
reach , teach , preach

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Variants

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beseech , beseeched , beseeches , beseeching , beseechingly , besought

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Etymology

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from Middle English beseechien, from Old French besongier, from besong 'plea, supplication' (from besonger 'to ask, request, beseech')

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Trivia

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1. The word 'beseech' comes from the Old French word 'besongier', which means 'to ask, request, beseech'.

2. In ancient Greece, supplicants would often hold out their left hand, palm up, as a sign of respect and submission when making a plea to the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. supplication: the act of asking for something, typically in a humble or reverent manner

2. entreaty: a formal request or appeal, especially one made in writing

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Culture

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In literature, 'beseech' is often used in prayers, appeals for mercy, or requests for favors. In music, it can be found in song lyrics expressing deep emotions or pleas. In art, it can be depicted in paintings or sculptures representing supplication or intercession.

How to Memorize "beseech"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of begging or imploring someone, perhaps in a humble or reverent manner. Imagine the scene, the person making the plea, and the response of the person being asked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beseech' with words like 'plea', 'entreaty', 'supplication', and 'prayer'. Try to remember the feeling of urgency and deep emotion that comes with making a heartfelt plea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic such as 'BESeech' stands for 'Beg Earnestly, Supplicate Sincerely, Entreat Heartfeltly' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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