implore

[ im-plawr, -plohr ]

/ ɪmˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr /

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verb (used with object), im·plored, im·plor·ing.

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.

verb (used without object), im·plored, im·plor·ing.

to make urgent or piteous supplication.

Nearby words

implicit function theorem, implied, implied consent, implied warranty, implode, implore, implosion, implosion therapy, implosive, impluvium, imply

Origin of implore

1530–40; < Latin implōrāre, equivalent to im- im-¹ + plōrāre to lament

SYNONYMS FOR implore

2 crave, beg, solicit.

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ANTONYMS FOR implore

2 spurn, reject.

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Related forms

im·plor·a·ble, adjectiveim·plo·ra·tion, nounim·plor·a·to·ry

[im-plawr-uh-tawr-ee, -plohr-uh-tohr-ee] /ɪmˈplɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˈploʊr əˌtoʊr i/, adjectiveim·plor·er, noun

im·plor·ing·ly, adverbim·plor·ing·ness, nounun·im·plor·a·ble, adjectiveun·im·plored, adjective

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Examples from the Web for implore

Probably his actual words from the Bible, which implore Christians to care for the poor.
Just Imagine Hologram Jesus Telling Paul Ryan and Pat Robertson Off|Dean Obeidallah|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We know the risk he and his wife are taking for all of us, and we implore you, O good and great God, to keep him safe.
How to Pray in the Public Square|Gene Robinson|May 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now, as they enter the fourth estate and seek its reinvention, I implore them: be bold.
A Challenge to New Media Moguls Pierre Omidyar and Jeff Bezos|Alexander Busansky|November 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
If you are reading this, Bill Keller's psychiatrist, I implore you to work this through with him.
Message to Bill Keller's Psychiatrist|Michael Tomasky|May 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

A paper cup of water with a bent straw is placed before the frantic and miserable patient and all present implore him to Sip!
The Writhing, Miserable Reality of Force Feeding at Guantánamo Bay|Kent Sepkowitz|May 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Therefore, in your own interests, we implore you to abandon these false statements, if so be that you are master of your wits.
Bardelys the Magnificent|Rafael Sabatini
This is probably the last time I shall have the chance to talk openly with you, and I implore you to listen to me.
Democracy An American Novel|Henry Adams
We must first pray, and then labour; first implore the blessing of God, and those means which He puts into our hands.
Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.)|Mrs. Hester Lynch Piozzi
Nay, I implore you, dearest Miss Darcy, to hear me only this once.
Old Friends an New Fancies|Sybil G. Brinton
Tartarin pretended not to notice it; but the animal seemed to implore him with his eyes to be taken away.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol III|Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.

British Dictionary definitions for implore

implore

/ (ɪmˈplɔː) /

verb (tr)

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

to ask earnestly or piteously for; supplicate; begto implore someone's mercy

Derived Forms

imploration, nounimploratory, adjectiveimplorer, nounimploringly, adverb

Word Origin for implore

C16: from Latin implōrāre, from im- + plōrāre to bewail

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implore

verb (used with object), im·plored, im·plor·ing.

verb (used without object), im·plored, im·plor·ing.

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implore

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