beseechmentn.
/bɪˈsiːtʃmənt/ Beseeching, supplication.
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the mind > language > speech > request > [noun] > earnest request or entreaty > beseeching or importuning
beseechinga1350
suit1372
beggingc1380
pursuita1393
supplicationa1393
cravingc1430
entreating1525
solicitation1533
entreatance1548
precation1548
suiting1560
soliciting1570
imploration1575
importuning1582
implore1590
suing1591
treating1595
exoration1610
implorement1611
imploring1611
suppliance?1611
importunement1665
solicitancy1665
beseechmenta1680
instancing1736
suppliancy1812
beg1814
clamouring1884
opportuning1972
a1680 T. Goodwin Wks. (1704) V. i. 108 Which beseechment denotes..their Gracious Condescension.
1880 R. Broughton Second Thoughts II. iii. viii. 253 Casting a glance of abject beseechment at his niece.
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