as in to beg
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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as in prayerful
asking humbly
the imploring boy tearfully asked the veterinarian to do what he could to save the life of his dog
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as in pleading
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as in begging
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 implore
David Gruber, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
The premiere of The Valley season 2 picked up nine months after Taylor and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright separated and saw Schwartz implore his former Vanderpump Rules costar to seek professional help following a violent outburst targeted at Cartwright, 36.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
When Tonali smothered Bruno Fernandes deep in the opposition half, Tindall applauded and then implored him to do more of the same with rolling hand gestures.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Faced with the raging wars of recent years, with their inhuman horrors and countless deaths and destruction, Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice imploring peace and calling for reason and honest negotiation to find possible solutions.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Scientists motivated by a desire to protect the rights and well-being of nonhuman animals must also understand how those rights implore us to slow down and approach this work with the values of care and caution, prioritizing the welfare of animals over the thrill of discovery.
—David Gruber, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
The premiere of The Valley season 2 picked up nine months after Taylor and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright separated and saw Schwartz implore his former Vanderpump Rules costar to seek professional help following a violent outburst targeted at Cartwright, 36.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
When Tonali smothered Bruno Fernandes deep in the opposition half, Tindall applauded and then implored him to do more of the same with rolling hand gestures.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Faced with the raging wars of recent years, with their inhuman horrors and countless deaths and destruction, Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice imploring peace and calling for reason and honest negotiation to find possible solutions.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implore
Adjective
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The cardinals gather in the Vatican for discussions and prayerful deliberation before entering the conclave, where the voting takes place.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the Catholic Church, the faithful celebrated the sacred Triduum, the period from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, which marks the end of the 40-day prayerful season of Lent. Multilingual Masses and prayer services were held at churches throughout L.A., Orange County and the Inland Empire.—
Allyson Vergara,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite Abe’s pleadings, Trump pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a key part of Tokyo’s plan to contain China.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Others combined grand geopolitical theory with narrowly self-interested pleading.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Judge Caroline Wall granted Hanson a new trial based on the evidence but the decision was overturned by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals over questions of jurisdiction in 2006, according to the petition.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Reasoning for detaining the student kept changing, judge says Shortly after his arrest, attorneys for Hoque filed suit against the Trump administration, and a habeas petition seeking to stop his transfer out of the state.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Noun
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And in cases where contagious people refuse to comply with entreaties to quarantine, health officials will no longer be able to enlist help from law enforcement.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t all an entreaty for Congress and local leaders to do nothing.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At this point, the lengthy wait times between games are inherent to their appeal (and frustration).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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But the appeal of midcentury modernism, complete with clean lines and expansive windows, has transcended time.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
Noun
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With Zero Trust, businesses must verify every access request before granting entry, ensuring that security remains a top priority at every level of digital interaction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Philadelphia’s most notable sanctuary policy, an executive order signed by then-Mayor Jim Kenney in January 2016, is its refusal to have its jails honor ICE detainers or requests for release dates.—
Jennifer J. Lee,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Implore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implore. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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