Implore — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /im-ˈplȯr/ im·plore

Meaning & Definition of Implore

Implore (verb)

  1. to make an earnest request to (someone), beg
  2. to say (something) as a request in a sincere or urgent manner
  3. to ask or beg for (something) earnestly

Implore (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on
    related: bludge (chiefly Australian & New Zealand), cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require
    near: hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Implore

The most common words with a similar meaning to Implore:

appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on

Related Words for Implore

bludge, cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require

Near Antonyms of Implore

hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Word Forms of Implore

Inflections: implored, imploring

Derived words: imploringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Implore

Middle French or Latin; Middle French implorer, from Latin implorare, from in- + plorare to cry out

First known use: circa 1550

Frequently Asked Questions about Implore

What does "Implore" mean?

"Implore" means to make an earnest request to (someone), beg. As a verb, it is defined as: to make an earnest request to (someone), beg.

What is another word for "Implore"?

Other words for "Implore" include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate and importune. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Implore" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Implore"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Implore". Common alternatives include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, importune, petition and plead (to).

How do you use "Implore" in a sentence?

Examples of "Implore" in a sentence: "the victims of the hurricane implored the governor to put the full resources of the state into the relief effort".

Is "Implore" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Implore" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Implore"?

"Implore" is pronounced /im-ˈplȯr/ and divided into syllables as im·plore.

What is the origin of the word "Implore"?

"Implore" comes from Middle French or Latin; Middle French implorer, from Latin implorare, from in- + plorare to cry out. First known use: circa 1550.

What is another word for "Implore" meaning "to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner"?

When "Implore" (verb) means to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner, synonyms include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure and entreat.