implore

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How is the word implore distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of implore are adjure, beg, beseech, entreat, importune, and supplicate. While all these words mean "to ask urgently," beseech and implore imply a deeply felt anxiety.

I beseech you to have mercy
implored her not to leave him

When might adjure be a better fit than implore?

While in some cases nearly identical to implore, adjure implies advising as well as pleading.

we were adjured to tell the truth

When is it sensible to use beg instead of implore?

The synonyms beg and implore are sometimes interchangeable, but beg suggests earnestness or insistence in the asking.

they begged for help

In what contexts can entreat take the place of implore?

In some situations, the words entreat and implore are roughly equivalent. However, entreat implies an effort to persuade or to overcome resistance.

entreated me to join them

When would importune be a good substitute for implore?

While the synonyms importune and implore are close in meaning, importune suggests an annoying persistence in trying to break down resistance to a request.

importuning viewers for contributions

When is supplicate a more appropriate choice than implore?

The words supplicate and implore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, supplicate suggests a posture of humility.

with bowed heads they supplicated their Lord

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of implore Still, hundreds of Chesapeake residents implored local leaders by email and in person to deny the proposal. Emily Feng, NPR, 17 July 2025 But then along came the sweet scene in which Eddie implored the youngster never to change. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 16 July 2025 President Donald Trump has implored people to stop talking about Jeffrey Epstein. Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 15 July 2025 In the same interview on Sunday, Raskin implored his Democratic colleagues to make their opposition to Trump part of the 2026 midterm election campaigns. Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for implore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implore
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  • The subject begs for the insider knowledge that Wolfe amassed as a Disney fan, once $17,000 in credit card debt that funded WDW excursion trips.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
  • After Cody Rhodes Beats John Cena Cody Rhodes begged the referee to call the match off, but Cena waved the ref off.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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  • Prosecutors have petitioned for the teenager's case to be tried in adult court.
    Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The local tourism body has petitioned authorities to close the turnstiles, insisting the issue is being overblown.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 July 2025

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“Implore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implore. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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