See Also: implore(1)(dictionary)
implore(2)(dictionary)
implore(dictionary)

implore(2) (iou)



implore verb. E16.
[French implorer or Latin implorare invoke with tears, formed as IM-1 + plorare weep.]
verb trans. Beg earnestly for (help, forgiveness, etc.); entreat (a person to do). E16.
A. Radcliffe He threw himself at her feet to implore forgiveness. W. Styron 'Nathan, don't go!' she implored him desperately.
b. Utter as a supplication or entreaty. M19.
G. Greene He simply implored, 'Stop it, please stop it.'
verb intrans. Utter entreaties, supplicate. E16.
W. Lithgow Holding up my hand, and imploring for our lives.
imploringly adverb in an imploring manner E19.
imploringness noun (an) imploring quality M19.