implore

[ im-plawr ]

verb (used with object)

, im·plored, im·plor·ing.

1. to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat:

   They implored him to go.

2. to beg urgently or piteously for (aid, mercy, pardon, etc.):

   implore forgiveness.

   Synonyms: solicit, beg, crave

   Antonyms: reject, spurn

verb (used without object)

, im·plored, im·plor·ing.

1. to make urgent or piteous supplication.

implore

/ ɪmˈplɔː /

verb

1. to beg or ask (someone) earnestly (to do something); plead with; beseech
2. to ask earnestly or piteously for; supplicate; beg

   to implore someone's mercy

Derived Forms

• ˌimploˈration, noun
• imˈploratory, adjective
• imˈploringly, adverb
• imˈplorer, noun

Other Words From

• im·plor·a·ble adjective
• im·plo·ra·tion [im-plawr-, ey, -sh, uh, n] noun
• im·plor·a·to·ry [im-, plawr, -, uh, -tawr-ee], adjective
• im·plor·er noun
• im·plor·ing·ly adverb
• im·plor·ing·ness noun
• un·im·plor·a·ble adjective
• un·im·plored adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of implore¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin implōrāre, equivalent to im- “in” ( im- ¹ ) + plōrāre “to lament”

Word History and Origins

Origin of implore¹

C16: from Latin implōrāre, from im- + plōrāre to bewail

Example Sentences

"We implore them to understand the role it plays as both economic infrastructure and as early years education, and to consider more efficient ways to invest in its development."

From BBC

“These are universally accepted and binding norms developed to preserve the very bare minimum of humanity. I implore you to put the protection of civilians and human rights first and not to abandon that minimum of humanity,” he said.

From BBC

Nor should she or other top Democrats breathlessly repeat his outrageous statements and implore voters to join them in being offended.

From Salon

We implore other accusers to come forward in solidarity and join us in this fight.”

From Los Angeles Times

"His visibility may provide an opportunity to change the national conversation, and we implore all Americans to approach whatever Gus wants us to learn about his story with openness and respect."

From Salon

Related Words

• beseech
• plead
• pray
• urge