Imploration: meaning, definitions and examples
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imploration
[ ˌɪmpləˈreɪʃən ]
feeling
The act of imploring or begging earnestly; entreaty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She gazed at him in mute imploration.
- I could see the imploration in her eyes.
religion
A prayer or supplication.
Synonyms
petition, prayer, supplication
Examples of usage
- He fell to his knees in imploration.
- The priest led the congregation in imploration.
Translations
Translations of the word "imploration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imploração
🇮🇳 विनती
🇩🇪 Flehen
🇮🇩 permohonan
🇺🇦 благання
🇵🇱 błaganie
🇯🇵 懇願 (こんがん)
🇫🇷 imploration
🇪🇸 imploración
🇹🇷 yalvarma
🇰🇷 간청 (gancheong)
🇸🇦 توسل
🇨🇿 prosení
🇸🇰 prosenie
🇨🇳 恳求 (kěnqiú)
🇸🇮 prošnja
🇮🇸 beiðni
🇰🇿 жалбару
🇬🇪 ვედრება
🇦🇿 yalvarış
🇲🇽 imploración
Word origin
The word 'imploration' originates from the Latin word 'imploratio', which means 'to entreat or implore'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of imploration has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, reflecting the universal human experience of seeking help or mercy through earnest prayer or supplication.