implorable

im·plore

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-plawr, -plohr]
- /ɪmˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-plawr, -plohr]
- /ɪmˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/

Definitions of implorable word

verb with object implorable to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat: They implored him to go. 1
verb with object implorable to beg urgently or piteously for (aid, mercy, pardon, etc.): implore forgiveness. 1
verb without object implorable to make urgent or piteous supplication. 1

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Origin of implorable

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; < Latin implōrāre, equivalent to im- im-1 + plōrāre to lament

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Parts of speech for Implorable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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implorable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.