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- [im-plawr, -plohr]
- /ɪmˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/
- /ɪmˈplɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-plawr, -plohr]
- /ɪmˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/
Definitions of implore word
- verb with object implore to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat: They implored him to go. 1
- verb with object implore to beg urgently or piteously for (aid, mercy, pardon, etc.): implore forgiveness. 1
- verb without object implore to make urgent or piteous supplication. 1
- noun implore Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. 1
- transitive verb implore beg 1
- verbal expression implore beg to do sth 1
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Origin of implore
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin implōrāre, equivalent to im- im-1 + plōrāre to lament
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Parts of speech for Implore
noun
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
implore popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
implore usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for implore
verb implore
- pray — to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- beseech — If you beseech someone to do something, you ask them very eagerly and anxiously.
- plead — to appeal or entreat earnestly: to plead for time.
- importune — to press or beset with solicitations; demand with urgency or persistence.
Antonyms for implore
verb implore
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