Imploring Meaning in English
word · lemma: implore
ˌɪmˈpɫɔɹɪŋ
im-PLOR-ing
ɪmplˈɔːɹɪŋ
im-PLAW-ring
Definition
Showing or expressing a strong and urgent request, often in a desperate or emotional way.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in written or descriptive language for faces, voices, or looks, often in emotional or dramatic contexts. Common collocations: 'imploring eyes', 'imploring voice', 'imploring gesture'. Formal and literary; rarely used in daily conversation.
Spanish: suplicante - implorantePortuguese (BR): suplicante - imploradorPortuguese (PT): suplicante - implorativoChinese (Simplified): 恳求的 - 哀求的Chinese (Traditional): 懇求的 - 哀求的Hindi: विनतीपूर्ण - आग्रहपूर्णArabic: متوسل - متضرعBengali: অনুনয়পূর্ণ - মিনতি ভরাRussian: умоляющий - просящийJapanese: 懇願するような - 必死のVietnamese: khẩn cầu - van nàiKorean: 간청하는 - 애원하는Turkish: yalvaran - rica doluUrdu: منت بھرا - عاجزانہ درخواست والاIndonesian: memohon - memelas
Example Sentences
She gave him an imploring look.
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The child spoke in an imploring voice.
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He looked at me with imploring eyes.
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With an imploring gesture, she begged for help.
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His imploring tone made it hard to say no.
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I received an imploring email, asking for a second chance.
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