im´plo|ra´tion

im´plo|ra´tion
im|plore «ihm PLR, -PLOHR», verb, -plored, -plor|ing.
–v.t.
1. to beg earnestly for: »

The prisoner implored pardon.

SYNONYM(S): beseech, entreat. See syn. under beg. (Cf.beg)
2. to beg (a person to do something): »

She implored her mother to give permission for her to go on the trip.

–v.i.
to beg earnestly; make urgent supplication.
[< Latin implōrāre (originally) invoke with weeping < in- toward + plōrāre to cry]
im´plo|ra´tion, noun.
im|plor´er, noun.

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