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imploringly

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im·plore  (m-plôr, -plr)
v. im·plored, im·plor·ing, im·plores
v.tr.
1. To appeal to in supplication; beseech: implored the tribunal to have mercy.
2. To beg for urgently; entreat.
v.intr.
To make an earnest appeal. See Synonyms at beg.
[Latin implrre : in-, toward; see in-2 + plrre, to weep.]
implo·ration n.
im·plorer n.
im·ploring·ly adv.
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Adv.1.imploringly - in a beseeching manner; "`You must help me,' she said imploringly"
beseechingly, entreatingly, importunately, pleadingly
Translations
imploringly [ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋlɪ] ADV → de modo suplicante
imploringly [ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋlɪ] adv → in modo implorante
imploringly [ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋlɪ] adv → in modo implorante


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exclaimed his mother imploringly, again laying her hand on his arm as if that touch might soothe or rouse him.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
But the Reindeer begged so hard for little Gerda, and Gerda looked so imploringly with tearful eyes at the Finland woman, that she winked, and drew the Reindeer aside into a corner, where they whispered together, while the animal got some fresh ice put on his head.
Andersen's Fairy Tales by Andersen, Hans Christian View in context
His arms were pinioned to his sides and there was horror and terror on his face, that looked imploringly at the youths from above the topmost coil of those encircling him.
Tom Swift In The Land Of Wonders by Appleton, Victor View in context
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