implore (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔːr/
Definition
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Examples
She implored him to stay, but he was determined to leave.
The villagers implored the king for mercy, hoping he would spare their lives.
I implore you to reconsider your decision before it's too late.
How to Use implore
- implore someone to do something (collocation)
- To earnestly ask a person to perform an action. — "He implored his parents to let him go to the concert."
- implore for mercy/help (collocation)
- To desperately ask for compassion or assistance. — "The prisoner implored the judge for mercy."
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