ˌɪmpɚˈtuːn 
British ˌɪmpəˈtjuːn
importunes; importuned; importuning
formal
: to ask (someone) for something or to do something in a repeated or annoying way : beg
He stood on the street corner, importuning passersby for help/money.
He importuned them to help.
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“Importune.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/importune. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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