<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.</li><li>(used with object) to pray humbly to; entreat or petition humbly.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>beseech</li><li>solicit</li><li>crave</li><li>implore</li><li>to seek or ask for by humble entreaty.</li></ul>