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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 imploring word
- verb with object imploring to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat: They implored him to go. 1
- verb with object imploring to beg urgently or piteously for (aid, mercy, pardon, etc.): implore forgiveness. 1
- verb without object imploring to make urgent or piteous supplication. 1
- noun imploring Present participle of implore. 1
- noun imploring act of pleading, begging 1
- adjective imploring pleading 1
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Origin of imploring
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 Imploring
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imploring 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imploring
adjective imploring
- desperate — If you are desperate, you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to try anything to change it.
- pleading — the act of a person who pleads.
- longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- beseeching — A beseeching expression, gesture, or tone of voice suggests that the person who has or makes it very much wants someone to do something.
- heartfelt — deeply or sincerely felt: heartfelt sympathy.
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