Beseeched (9)
I believe the answer is:
entreated
'beseeched' is the definition.
('entreat' can be a synonym of 'beseech')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for entreated that I've seen before include "Pleaded" , "Asked earnestly" , "Beseeched" , "organised petition" , "Appealed earnestly, begged" .)