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beseech

/bɪˈsiːtʃ/
be · seech bɪ · ˈsiːtʃ
English Definition
v. beg urgently
中文释义
恳求,哀求
Significado en Español
suplicar, implorar
한국어 뜻
간청하다, 탄원하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cầu xin, van nài
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How to use “beseech” in a sentence

I beseech you, don’t go!

我求你别走!

The villagers beseeched the king to spare their homes.

村民们恳求国王饶过他们的家园。

"Please, I beseech you, listen to me," the prince cried.

“求求你,听我说吧,”王子哭喊道。

She beseeched her parents to let her keep the stray kitten.

她央求父母让她留下那只流浪小猫。

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beseech(to beg earnestly)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “beseech” in the context of the following sentence: The villagers decided to beseech the mayor for help after the disastrous storm.

  1. A ask
  2. B celebrate
  3. C ignore
  4. D command
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A — ask. “beseech” means v. beg urgently

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The desperate prisoners began to ______ the judge for mercy.

  1. A command
  2. B beseech
  3. C order
  4. D demand
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B — beseech. “beseech” means v. beg urgently

Common questions about “beseech”

What does “beseech” mean?

beseech — v. beg urgently. In Chinese: 恳求,哀求.

How do you pronounce “beseech”?

beseech is pronounced /bɪˈsiːtʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: be · seech.

How do you use “beseech” in a sentence?

“beseech” means beg urgently. Examples: (1) I beseech you, don’t go! (2) The villagers beseeched the king to spare their homes. (3) "Please, I beseech you, listen to me," the prince cried. (4) She beseeched her parents to let her keep the stray kitten.

What are synonyms for “beseech”?

beg, implore — all close in meaning to beseech (v. beg urgently).

Is “beseech” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. beseech appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “beseech”?

beseech(to beg earnestly)

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