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adjective

Definition of imploringnext
as in prayerful
asking humbly the imploring boy tearfully asked the veterinarian to do what he could to save the life of his dog

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imploring

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noun

as in pleading

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imploring

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verb

present participle of implore
as in begging
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 Synonyms for imploring
  1. prayerful
  2. pleading
  3. begging
  4. petition
  5. petitioning
  6. entreaty
  7. appeal
  8. request
Adjective
  • The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
  • As the beat ascends, Eazi sings the title phrase with prayerful gravitas.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
Definition of prayerful
Noun
  • After years of fan pleading, WWE has finally introduced mid-card titles for the women's division.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After three years of pleading and dozens upon dozens of likes from fans on X, Facebook and other social media sites, Tridentine Brewing is finally selling its brews commercially.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of pleading
Verb
  • Umpteen chances went begging long before Rovers managed to make their first and only on-target effort of the afternoon count.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As the Coast Guard sped toward the cruise ship, Pam was still on the phone with the Norwegian employee in Miami, begging her to tell the ship to wait.
    Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of begging
Noun
  • According to Billboard, Spotify asserts that the Grammy-winning rapper’s petition has no standing in a motion filed on Friday (Dec. 20).
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In 1914, a referendum question asked whether citizens should bring forward petitions to propose laws or change the constitution, and 64% voted against it.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of petition
Verb
  • The American Nurses Association has been petitioning the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for years but has not seen any real change.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The rule will also streamline the application process for people who previously held H-1B visas and allow some people with controlling interest in petitioning organizations to themselves apply for the visa.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of petitioning
Noun
  • Newsom has rebuffed those entreaties, and the White House seems no closer to making any significant moves forward.
    Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Otherwise, do your best to ignore their entreaties and build your life with your husband based on your plans, not their projections.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of entreaty
Noun
  • Their inherently bland nature only contributes to their broad appeal, making tenders the perfect vessel for an infinite number of seasonings and condiments.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Per the outlet, the ruling was later reversed by a district court of appeal, on the basis that a tax rebate in a 1996 Disney expansion deal passed by the Anaheim City Council.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Her representative did not respond to a request for comment.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The teams' filing aims to dismiss NASCAR's request for an emergency stay, following the changes ordered by U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell in favor of the racing teams.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of request
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