implore

Meanings

• Verb

  Beg or entreat earnestly and urgently for something.

  - "She implored her brother to help her move the furniture."
  - "The beggar implored passersby for alms."

• Verb

  Urge or entreat someone very strongly.

  - "The doctor implored the patient to follow the treatment plan."
  - "The mother implored her children to be quiet during the concert."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈplɔː/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88670790"

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Synonyms

entreat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with implore
implore , explore , deplore , more , ore

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Variants

List of all variants of implore that leads to same result
implore , implored , implores , imploring , imploringly

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Etymology

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From Old French implorer, meaning 'to beg, supplicate, pray'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'implore' comes from the Latin word 'implorare', which means 'to pray into'.

2. In ancient Rome, citizens could implore the gods for help by leaving offerings at their temples.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to implore someone directly for something. Instead, people may ask for favors indirectly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beg: A verb meaning to ask for something, often with a sense of urgency or desperation.

2. Entreat: A verb meaning to make a heartfelt appeal or request.

3. Supplicate: A verb meaning to make a humble request or appeal, often with a sense of submission.

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Culture

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In literature, 'implore' is often used to depict desperate situations or intense emotions. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth implores her husband to commit regicide. In music, 'implore' can be found in song titles such as 'Implore' by Nightwish or 'Implore' by Within Temptation.

How to Memorize "implore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of begging or making a heartfelt appeal. Imagine someone on their knees with their hands clasped together, pleading for something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'implore' with the feeling of desperation or intense emotion. Remember the image of someone pleading for help or mercy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'implore' with the word 'beg'. Remember that 'implore' is just a fancy way of saying 'beg'.

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