Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔrɪŋ/
verb to make a very serious or emotional request to someone
A1 She was imploring her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime.
A2 The beggar was imploring passersby for some spare change.
B1 The politician stood on stage, imploring the crowd to vote for him in the upcoming election.
B2 The detective imploring the witness to come forward with any information they may have about the crime.
C1 The scientist was imploring the government to increase funding for research in renewable energy sources.
C2 The CEO was imploring the board of directors to reconsider their decision to sell off a profitable division of the company.
adjective showing a strong desire or request
A1 She looked imploringly at her teacher, hoping for help.
A2 The puppy gazed imploringly at its owner, asking for a treat.
B1 The child's imploring eyes begged for a second chance.
B2 The prisoner made an imploring plea for clemency.
C1 The diplomat's imploring tone conveyed the urgency of the situation.
C2 Her imploring gaze cut through his resolve, stirring up conflicting emotions.
formal She stood before the court, imploring the judge for mercy.
informal I saw him imploring his boss for a raise.
slang She was imploring her friends to come to the party with her.
figurative The flowers in the garden seemed to be imploring for water in the scorching heat.