imploring
im·plore
vt \im-ˈplȯr\im·ploredim·plor·ing
Definition of IMPLORE
1
: to call upon in supplication : beseech
2
: to call or pray for earnestly : entreat <implored the crowd to be quiet>
— im·plor·ing·ly adverb
Examples of IMPLORE
- Don't go. I implore you.
- “Think of the children!” he implored.
Origin of IMPLORE
Middle French or Latin; Middle French implorer, from Latin implorare, from in- + plorare to cry out
First Known Use: circa 1540
Related to IMPLORE
Synonyms: appeal (to), beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, beg, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate
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Rhymes with IMPLORE
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