— importunely , adv. — importuner , n.
/im'pawr toohn", -tyoohn", im pawr"cheuhn/ , v. , importuned, importuning , adj.
v.t.
1. to press or beset with solicitations; demand with urgency or persistence.
2. to make improper advances toward (a person).
3. to beg for (something) urgently or persistently.
4. Obs. to annoy.
5. Obs. to press; impel.
v.i.
6. to make urgent or persistent solicitations.
7. to make improper advances toward another person.
adj.
8. importunate.
[ 1350-1400; ME (adj.) importunus unsuitable, troublesome, relentless; see IM- 2 , OPPORTUNE ]
Syn. 1, 3. beseech, entreat, implore, supplicate, solicit. 6. plead.