IMPLORE


Meaning of IMPLORE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ im-ˈplȯr ]

transitive verb

( im·plored ; im·plor·ing )

Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French implorer, from Latin implorare, from in- + plorare to cry out

Date: circa 1540

1. : to call upon in supplication : beseech

2. : to call or pray for earnestly : entreat

implored the crowd to be quiet

Synonyms: see beg

• im·plor·ing·ly adverb

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