implore
UK: ɪmˈplɔː | US: ɪmˈplɔːr
vt. to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
vt. to plead with urgency or deep emotion
implore = im<in, into> + plore<to weep, lament>
- im (prefix): From Latin in-, meaning "in, into," often intensifying the root's meaning.
- plore (root): From Latin plorare, meaning "to weep, lament," reflecting earnest emotional appeal.
Etymology Origin:
The word "implore" originates from Latin implorare ("to invoke with weeping"), combining in- (intensifier) and plorare ("to weep"). It entered English via Old French implorer in the 16th century, retaining its core sense of desperate pleading, often with emotional undertones. The root plore evokes imagery of tearful supplication, reinforcing the word's urgency.
She implored the judge for mercy during her trial.
The villagers implored the travelers to stay and help.
He implored his friend to reconsider the risky decision.
"Please don’t leave," she implored, her voice trembling.
The letter implored the government to address the crisis.