Imploring: meaning, definitions and examples

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imploring

[ ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ ]

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pleading

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Synonyms

beg, beseech, beseech, entreat, plead

Examples of usage

He fell to his knees, imploring her to stay.
She looked at him imploringly, hoping he would change his mind.

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requesting

To make an earnest request or petition for something.

Synonyms

ask, petition, plead, request

Examples of usage

She imploringly asked for forgiveness.
The protestors were imploring the government to take action.

Translations

Translations of the word "imploring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implorando

🇮🇳 विनती करना

🇩🇪 flehend

🇮🇩 memohon

🇺🇦 благаючий

🇵🇱 błagający

🇯🇵 懇願する

🇫🇷 implorant

🇪🇸 implorando

🇹🇷 yalvaran

🇰🇷 애원하는

🇸🇦 متوسل

🇨🇿 prosebný

🇸🇰 prosiaci

🇨🇳 恳求的

🇸🇮 proseč

🇮🇸 bænandi

🇰🇿 жалынған

🇬🇪 მუდარის

🇦🇿 yalvaran

🇲🇽 implorando

Word origin

The word 'imploring' originates from the Latin word 'implorare', which means 'to call for help, invoke with tears'. The term has been in use since the 16th century and has evolved to signify a strong and earnest request or plea.