implore

American

[im-plawr] / ɪmˈplɔr /

verb (used with object)

implored, imploring

to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat.

They implored him to go.
to beg urgently or piteously for (aid, mercy, pardon, etc.).

implore forgiveness.

Synonyms:

solicit , beg , crave

Antonyms:

reject , spurn

verb (used without object)

implored, imploring

to make urgent or piteous supplication.

implore British

/ ɪmˈplɔː /

verb

to beg or ask (someone) earnestly (to do something); plead with; beseech
to ask earnestly or piteously for; supplicate; beg

to implore someone's mercy

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Other Word Forms

implorable adjective
imploration noun
imploratory adjective
implorer noun
imploringly adverb
imploringness noun
unimplorable adjective
unimplored adjective

Etymology

Origin of implore

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin implōrāre, equivalent to im- “in” ( im- ¹ ) + plōrāre “to lament”

Example Sentences

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“Let’s stop all this morbid talk,” the woman implored her aunt, but later she realized how helpful that method would be.

From MarketWatch

In one message, the bot implores Viktoria: "Write to me. I am with you."

From BBC

He’s implored them to uphold the standard they had established.

From Los Angeles Times

Musselman has implored players to play a part in marketing the program and themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

A former athletic director had to send fans a letter imploring them not to boo the coach when Les Miles was on the sideline—and the team had a perfect record.

From The Wall Street Journal

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