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- [bih-seech]
- /bɪˈsitʃ/
- /bɪ.ˈsiː.tʃɪŋ.li/
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- [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.
beseechingly usage trend in Literature
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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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