imploring
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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.
imploring
(ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ)adj
earnestly or piteously begging or beseeching
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