imploring

UK
/ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈplɔrɪŋ/
imploringgerund / present participle
UK
/ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈplɔrɪŋ/
Used primarily as a present participle functioning adjectivally.
Translations
She gave him an imploring look, hoping he would change his mind.
Elle lui lança un regard implorant, espérant qu’il changerait d’avis.
Additional translations
suppliantSe dit d’une demande ou d’un regard exprimant une supplication pressante.
Definitions
Expressing an earnest or desperate appeal.
She gave him an imploring look, hoping he would change his mind.
imploringnoun
implorings
pl
UK
/ɪmˈplɔː.rɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈplɔːr.ɪŋ/
Denotes the act or instance of imploring; normally uncountable.
Translations
His constant imploring finally convinced her to stay.
Son imploration constante finit par la convaincre de rester.
Additional translations
supplicationPlus courant dans un registre soutenu ou religieux.
Definitions
The act of imploring; an earnest plea or supplication.
His constant imploring finally convinced her to stay.
imploreverb

imploring

Gerund

implored
Past Simple
implored
Past Participle
imploring
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈplɔː/
US
/ɪmˈplɔr/
Translations
They implored the mayor to act quickly.
Ils ont imploré le maire d'agir rapidement.
Definitions
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
She implored him to stay, fearing for his safety if he left.
To beg for (something) earnestly or desperately.
The refugees implored humanitarian assistance from the international community.