Main Entry: im·plore

Pronunciation: \im-ˈplȯr\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): im·plored; im·plor·ing

Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French implorer, from Latin implorare, from in- + plorare to cry out

Date: circa 1540

1 : to call upon in supplication : beseech
2 : to call or pray for earnestly : entreat <implored the crowd to be quiet>

synonyms see beg

— im·plor·ing·ly adverb