im·plore

(ĭm-plôr′)

v. im·plored, im·plor·ing, im·plores

v.tr.

1. To appeal to in supplication; beseech: implored the tribunal to have mercy. See Synonyms at beg.

2. To beg for urgently: implored their advice in the matter.

v.intr.

To make an earnest appeal.

[Latin implōrāre : in-, toward; see in-² + plōrāre, to weep.]

im′plo·ra′tion n.

im·plor′er n.

im·plor′ing·ly adv.

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imploration

noun

An earnest or urgent request:

appeal, entreaty, plea, prayer, supplication.

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