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im·plore
implore
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- pronunciation:
- ihm
plor
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
implores, imploring, implored |
definition: |
to beg urgently of (someone) or for (something); beseech.
Desperate, he implored his sister to reason with their father.I implore you to reconsider this serious decision.He implored his friend's help in the matter.She implored her father's blessing.I implore this one favor of you.- synonyms:
- beg, beseech, entreat, plead with
- similar words:
- adjure, crave, cry, petition, supplicate, urge
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related words: |
ask, exhort, pray, request, solicit, wish |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to beg or plead urgently.
No matter how you implore, he will not listen.- synonyms:
- beg, beseech, entreat
- similar words:
- appeal, importune, plead, supplicate, urge
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related words: |
exhort, petition, pray |
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derivations: |
imploringly (adv.), implorer (n.) |
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