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beseechingly

be·seech
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bih-seech]
    • /bɪˈsitʃ/
    • /bɪ.ˈsiː.tʃɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-seech]
    • /bɪˈsitʃ/

Definitions of beseechingly word

  • verb with object beseechingly to implore urgently: They besought him to go at once. 1
  • verb with object beseechingly to beg eagerly for; solicit. 1
  • verb without object beseechingly to make urgent appeal: Earnestly did I beseech, but to no avail. 1
  • adverb beseechingly In a beseeching manner. 0

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Origin of beseechingly

First appearance:

before 1100
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English bisechen, Old English besēcan. See be-, seek

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Parts of speech for Beseechingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

beseechingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for beseechingly

adv beseechingly

  • vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
  • eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
  • hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
  • frantically — desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
  • earnestly — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.

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