besought

[bih-sawt] / bɪˈsɔt /

VERB

beg

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implore

STRONG

adjure appeal ask crave entreat importune invoke petition plead pray solicit sue supplicate

WEAK

call upon

Antonyms

STRONG

answer command refuse reply

WEAK

give offer

Example Sentences

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I also besought Michael Harrison for his insights.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

Anaheim besought the court’s help but lost, and the team became just the Los Angeles Angels once more.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2022

As a result, JWST’s development was besought by years of delays and setbacks, causing the project’s budget to grow to nearly $10 billion.

From The Verge • Jul. 11, 2022

Determined, she took the train to Topeka and besought the state attorney general, also to no avail.

From Slate • Sep. 7, 2021

Then, turning to him, “Oh, do let’s go back, Bernard,” she besought; “I do so hate it here.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley