as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the victims of the hurricane implored the governor to put the full resources of the state into the relief effort
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Recent Examples of implores
Kyiv is grateful to its Western partners for their support in its defense, but implores them to do more on sanctions against Russia and increase the flow of weapons.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Dungan implores patients not to use social media as a go-to resource.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The former All-American running back implores his Longhorns faithful to represent during College Colors Day this upcoming Friday.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Colum implores Ellen to marry and be the eyes and ears of Castle Grant.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Dungan implores patients not to use social media as a go-to resource.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The former All-American running back implores his Longhorns faithful to represent during College Colors Day this upcoming Friday.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Colum implores Ellen to marry and be the eyes and ears of Castle Grant.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implores
begs
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Victor quickly apologizes for his past cruelty and begs the Creature for his forgiveness in the film’s final few moments.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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That begs the question of whether the Rockets need to upgrade at point guard, given their championship expectations.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Implores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implores. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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