v. im·plored, im·plor·ing, im·plores v.tr. 2. To beg for urgently: implored their advice in the matter. v.intr. To make an earnest appeal. [Latin implōrāre : in-, toward; see IN-2 + plōrāre, to weep.] im′plo·ration n. im·plorer n. im·ploring·ly adv. |
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