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implored

  • past participle
    of implore.
    implore
    verb (used with object)
    to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat.
  • past tense form
    of implore.
    implore
    verb (used with object)
    to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat.

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"I have some important documents I really need," he implored.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

“Front of house, make sure Bill’s bell is ripping,” Beck implored the sound techs at the Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

This is a topic that is raised in these pages from time to time — most recently by this reader who implored more Americans to start saving early and not to be intimidated by money.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

At the start of the second set, Raducanu implored her team for more vocal encouragement - and the home crowd further increased their level of support.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

He implored the men standing by the roadside to join him.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat