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implore

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Illustration of "implore": To implore is to ask someone to do something in a very sincere, emotional, and urgent way. Think of

What does "implore" mean?

To implore is to ask someone to do something in a very sincere, emotional, and urgent way. Think of the mental image of someone clutching their hands together, perhaps even kneeling, to show that they are desperate for a specific outcome. It carries more emotional weight than "ask" or "request" and suggests a plea from the heart. Because of its intensity, "implore" is rarely used in casual daily conversation. You will most often find it in literature, formal speeches, or dramatic contexts where someone is begging for mercy, assistance, or a change of heart. It is frequently followed by "to" (e.g., "I implore you to reconsider").

"implore" in conversation

A tense negotiation

Please, you have to help us.

Please, you have to help us.

I implore you to stay calm and listen to the terms.

I implore you to stay calm and listen to the terms.

Used here to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.

A desperate plea

I implore you, do not open that door!

I implore you, do not open that door!

It is far too late for pleas.

It is far too late for pleas.

The word adds a sense of dramatic urgency to the warning.

"implore" in a sentence

  1. She implored her friend to tell the truth.

    She implored her friend to tell the truth.

  2. The citizens implored the king to end the long war.

    The citizens implored the king to end the long war.

  3. I implore you to consider the long-term consequences of this decision before proceeding.

    I implore you to consider the long-term consequences of this decision before proceeding.

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