Implore

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔr/

Definitions of implore

verb to beg earnestly or desperately

Example Sentences

A1 I implore you to help me find my lost cat.

A2 She implored her parents to let her go to the party.

B1 The protestors implored the government to take action on climate change.

B2 The desperate mother implored the doctor to save her son's life.

C1 The CEO implored his employees to work harder in order to meet the company's goals.

C2 The politician implored the public to vote for change in the upcoming election.

Examples of implore in a Sentence

formal I implore you to consider the gravity of the situation before making a decision.

informal I implore you, please don't make the same mistake again.

slang I'm begging you, don't do it! I implore you!

figurative The artist's painting seemed to implore the viewer to delve deeper into its hidden meanings.

Grammatical Forms of implore

• past tense: implored
• plural: implores
• comparative: more implored
• superlative: most implored
• present tense: implore
• future tense: will implore
• perfect tense: have implored
• continuous tense: is imploring
• singular: implores
• positive degree: implore
• infinitive: to implore
• gerund: imploring
• participle: implored

Origin and Evolution of implore

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'implore' originated from the Latin word 'implorare', which means 'to entreat or beseech'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'implore' has retained its original meaning of earnestly begging or pleading for something, but it may also be used more broadly to convey a sense of desperation or urgency in requesting assistance or help.