as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the victims of the hurricane implored the governor to put the full resources of the state into the relief effort
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Recent Examples of implores
This film implores us to take action with a message that is timeless and timely.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Kyiv is grateful to its Western partners for their support in its defense, but implores them to do more on sanctions against Russia and increase the flow of weapons.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Dungan implores patients not to use social media as a go-to resource.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The former All-American running back implores his Longhorns faithful to represent during College Colors Day this upcoming Friday.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Colum implores Ellen to marry and be the eyes and ears of Castle Grant.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Kyiv is grateful to its Western partners for their support in its defense, but implores them to do more on sanctions against Russia and increase the flow of weapons.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Dungan implores patients not to use social media as a go-to resource.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The former All-American running back implores his Longhorns faithful to represent during College Colors Day this upcoming Friday.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Colum implores Ellen to marry and be the eyes and ears of Castle Grant.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implores
begs
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Still, the rapid adoption of Burrito League begs the challenge—what the hell is so appealing about running around and around and around the same restaurant for days on end?—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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The blooming pink muhly grass, a sight that begs to be photographed.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Implores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implores. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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