implore
/ɪmˈplɔːr/
im · plore
ɪm · ˈplɔːr
English Definition
v. beg intensely
Significado en Español
implorar, suplicar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cầu xin, van nài
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im(strengthen)+plore(shout)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the passage, the mother kneels down and begins to implore her child to come back home. What is the synonym for “implore”?
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A
beseech
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B
ignore
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C
criticize
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D
explore
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A — beseech.
“implore” means v. beg intensely
Common questions about “implore”
What does “implore” mean?
implore — v. beg intensely. In Chinese: 恳求，哀求.
How do you pronounce “implore”?
implore is pronounced /ɪmˈplɔːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · plore.
Is “implore” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. implore appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “implore”?
im(strengthen)+plore(shout)
