Implore Definition

ĭm-plôr
implored, implores, imploring
verb
implored, implores, imploring
To appeal to in supplication; beseech.
Implored the tribunal to have mercy.
American Heritage
To ask or beg earnestly for.
Webster's New World
To ask or beg (a person) to do something; entreat.
Webster's New World
To make an earnest appeal.
American Heritage
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Origin of Implore

  • Latin implōrāre in- toward in–2 plōrāre to weep

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French implorer, Latin implōrō (“I beseech, I implore”).

    From Wiktionary

Implore Sentence Examples

  • Dear princess, I beg and implore you, have some pity on him!

  • I implore you, put me out of misery?

  • I regretfully and respectfully implore you to help us, and to spread this message to friends and loved ones.

  • Emails that purport to be from someone who wants to send you money may have far too many phrases that implore you to act immediately such as "Reply ASAP!" or "This offer ends in one hour!"

  • What can I do for all my sins but humbly confess and lament them, and implore Your mercy without ceasing?

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EREORE

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