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Rommel Posted 8 years ago
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Have I correctly used 'beseeched' in the sentence? Should I say 'way' or 'path'?

Have I correctly used 'beseeched' in the sentence? Should I say 'way' or 'path'?


Therese humbly beseeched her fellow graduates to let the Supreme Being continue to guide them, as only He could shed light on their (way, path) to success.

  

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Have I correctly used 'beseeched' in the sentence? Yes. But note that it is an oldl-fashioned word that is rarely used except in a religious context.

  • Have I correctly used 'beseeched' in the sentence?
  • Yes.
  • But note that it is an oldl-fashioned word that is rarely used except in a religious context.
  • An alternative form of this Past Tense is 'besought'.
  • Should I say 'way' or 'path'?
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Have I correctly used 'beseeched' in the sentence? Yes. But note that it is an oldl-fashioned word that is rarely used except in a religious context. An alternative form of this Past Tense is 'besought'.

Should I say 'way' or 'path'? I think 'path' suits the overall tone better.

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