Synonyms

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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He delivered presentations, talked coaches’ ears off, and implored any player who would listen to take a chance on a country 4,700 miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kalshi sent a letter to Arizona’s attorney general imploring that the state withdraw the charges.

From The Wall Street Journal

And as corny as that may seem, I implore you: If you have even one microscopic iota of curiosity, see this film.

From Salon

Myart-Cruz implored the crowd, which answered back with a raucous “No!”

From Los Angeles Times

Today U.S. allies implore Ukraine for drone help.

From The Wall Street Journal

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