as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the victims of the hurricane implored the governor to put the full resources of the state into the relief effort
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as in prayerful
asking humbly
the imploring boy tearfully asked the veterinarian to do what he could to save the life of his dog
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as in pleading
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as in begging
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the victims of the hurricane implored the governor to put the full resources of the state into the relief effort
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Recent Examples of implore
Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Harry claimed Charles implored the brothers to make up.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
In the letter, the council implored county, state and federal officials to explore other disposal options, including redirecting waste to low-population areas outside the state.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
And Green, who had been imploring the team’s front office to find a two-way player of this ilk and edge for quite some time, is fully embracing Butler as a foundational member of this storied squad.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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In the minutes before the vote Tuesday evening, Republican leaders could be seen buttonholing defectors on the House floor, imploring them to support the budget resolution.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Harry claimed Charles implored the brothers to make up.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
In the letter, the council implored county, state and federal officials to explore other disposal options, including redirecting waste to low-population areas outside the state.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
And Green, who had been imploring the team’s front office to find a two-way player of this ilk and edge for quite some time, is fully embracing Butler as a foundational member of this storied squad.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implore
Adjective
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The morning began with prayerful words by David Profitt of Glen Ellyn, FUMCAH associate pastor.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Social media posts in prayerful support of the pontiff are matched by those wishing him to die, weighing in on the author’s preferred successor or deriding the entire concept of the papacy as a farce.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Others combined grand geopolitical theory with narrowly self-interested pleading.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
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Finally, a concerted Administration effort to generate public support for dismantling specific anticompetitive regulations that hit Americans hardest in the pocketbook might yield sufficient congressional support to overcome special interest pleadings.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That petition was summarily denied Friday, according to court records.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hochman's office also filed a motion opposing the petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump also proved receptive to entreaties from major auto firms about how dramatic the impact of the tariffs with America’s northern and southern neighbors would be to their businesses.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s plenty of beach to go around in Florida, each with a different appeal.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reflection and Commentary By reflecting on memories through a combination of nostalgic ocean art and Western art and engaging the viewer by commenting on societal issues and environmental concerns, Nathan’s work demonstrates significant appeal.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Treasury Department didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The White House press office did not respond to a request for comment.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Implore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implore. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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