verb
implore
ihm-PLAW
Implore (verb) means to beg someone earnestly to do something. Example: “She implored him not to leave without saying goodbye.”
verb
1
To beg someone earnestly to do something.
"She implored him not to leave without saying goodbye."
"The villagers implored the government for aid after the flood."
How to use implore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo beg someone urgently and emotionally.
When to use it
Fairly formal or literary — "beg" is the everyday equivalent.
Common pairings
implore someone to
implore for mercy
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Word forms
- Plural
- implores
- Third person singular
- implores
- Past tense
- implored
- Archaic forms
- implorest, imploredst, imploreth
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She _____ him not to leave without saying goodbye.
Etymology
From Latin implorare ("to beseech, entreat"), from im- + ploro ("to cry out, lament").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for implore
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What does “implore” mean?
The word “implore” means to beg someone earnestly to do something. In plain terms, to beg someone urgently and emotionally.
How do you pronounce “implore”?
“Implore” is pronounced ihm-PLAW (/ɪmˈploɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “implore” in a sentence?
Here is “implore” used in a sentence: “She implored him not to leave without saying goodbye.”
What part of speech is “implore”?
“Implore” is a verb.
Where does the word “implore” come from?
The word “implore” comes from Latin. From Latin implorare ("to beseech, entreat"), from im- + ploro ("to cry out, lament").
