implore

verb
UK: /ɪmˈplɔː/
US: /ɪmˈplɔːr/

  1. To ask someone to do something in a very serious and emotional way.

    1. I implore you, please don't leave me here alone.
    2. They implored him to reconsider his decision, but he remained firm in his resolve.

  2. To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

    1. She implored him for forgiveness with tears in her eyes.
    2. The organization implores governments to take action against climate change before it's too late.

Synonyms

beg plead entreat beseech importune supplicate
implore intransitive-verb

  1. To make an earnest request.

    1. He did implore.
    2. I could only implore, hoping my plea would reach their hearts.
implore transitive-verb

  1. To beg someone to do something.

    1. I implore you to stay.
    2. They would implore the gods for a safe journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "implore" in English means: To ask someone to do something in a very serious and emotional way., To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "implore" is /ɪmˈplɔː/ in British English and /ɪmˈplɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "implore": beg, plead, entreat, beseech, importune, supplicate.

Example usage of "implore": "I implore you, please don't leave me here alone.". More examples on the page.