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Beseech

usgb/bɪˈsiːtʃ/Volume
verbPlay

To ask someone urgently to do something.

He beseeched her to stay, but she left anyway.
Often appears as...
beseech help
beseech mercy
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Urgent RequestsPlay
Used when urgently requesting something very important or necessary. SlideI beseech you to reconsider your decision for the sake of our community.
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Formal TonePlay
Suitable for formal or serious situations, may feel too strong for casual use. SlideI beseech the court to grant my client clemency.
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Emotional WeightPlay
Carries a sense of emotion, showing deep sincerity or desperation. SlideShe beseeched him with tears in her eyes to stay.