besought

[ bih-sawt ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of beseech.

besought

/ bɪˈsɔːt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of beseech

Other Words From

• unbe·sought adjective

Example Sentences

I also besought Michael Harrison for his insights.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are besought by a radical left that wants to destroy this country, and we need to come together and win elections,” Aadland told the crowd.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

When the Fire Department ordered him to take it down, Van Meter besought a higher civic judgment — and lo!

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• implore