besought
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besought
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (literary) (general)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The maid besought her mistress to have mercy on her.La doncella suplicó a su ama que se apiadara de ella.
We besought that the queen pardon him to no avail.Imploramos a la reina que lo perdonara, pero fue en vano.
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