v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Implored p. pr. & vb. n. Imploring. ] [ L. implorare; pref. im- in + plorare to cry aloud. See Deplore. ] To call upon, or for, in supplication; to beseech; to pray to, or for, earnestly; to petition with urgency; to entreat; to beg; -- followed directly by the word expressing the thing sought, or the person from whom it is sought. [ 1913 Webster ] Imploring all the gods that reign above. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] I kneel, and then implore her blessing. Shak. Syn. -- To beseech; supplicate; crave; entreat; beg; solicit; petition; prey; request; adjure. See Beseech. [ 1913 Webster ] |