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imploring

UK
/ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈplɔrɪŋ/

Translations

imploringgerund / present participle
UK
/ɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈplɔrɪŋ/
Used primarily as a present participle functioning adjectivally.
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.
Synonyms
supplicating
entreating
supplicatory
earnest
urgent
pleading
begging
beseeching
imploringnoun
implorings
pl
UK
/ɪmˈplɔː.rɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈplɔːr.ɪŋ/
Denotes the act or instance of imploring; normally uncountable.
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.
Synonyms
request
appeal
petition
supplication
entreaty
pleading
plea
imploreverb

imploring

Gerund

implored
Past Simple
implored
Past Participle
imploring
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈplɔː/
US
/ɪmˈplɔr/
They implored the mayor to act quickly.
Ils ont imploré le maire d'agir rapidement.
Synonyms
entreat
beg
beseech
plead
request
urge

Definitions

imploringgerund / present participle
Expressing an earnest or desperate appeal.
She gave him an imploring look, hoping he would change his mind.
imploringnoun
The act of imploring; an earnest plea or supplication.
His constant imploring finally convinced her to stay.
imploreverb
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.
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