implore
gb/ɪmplˈɔɹ/ us/ɪmplˈɔɹ/
C1
Inglese
~ 8800
könyörög, fohászkodik
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
könyörög
B2
Schema d'uso:
to implore [someone] to [verb]
I implore you to reconsider this decision before it is too late.
Könyörgöm, fontold meg újra ezt a döntést, mielőtt túl késő lenne.
Her parents implored her to come home during the crisis.
A szülei könyörögtek neki, hogy a válság idején jöjjön haza.
Doctors are imploring people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The villagers implored the mayor to fix the broken bridge.
He implored his friend not to drive after drinking.
Esempi per chi studia
I implore you to stay with us tonight.
Könyörgöm, maradj velünk ma éjjel.
The teacher implored the students to be quiet.
A tanár könyörgött a diákoknak, hogy legyenek csendben.
Her mother implored her not to leave.
They implored the man to stop smoking.
The leader implored his team to keep trying.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"I implore to go"* without an object. The verb almost always needs a person as an object: *"I implore you to go"*, *"They implored him to stay"*. Another mistake is using it in very casual situations where "ask" or "beg" would be more natural.
Significato
Beg someone to do something
Collocazioni
implore someone to
|implore you to
|implore the government to
|implore him not to
|implore her to stay
|implore them to listen
Sinonimi
beg (More common and less formal; can sound more desperate or dramatic in everyday speech.)
|
plead with (Emphasizes emotional appeal and desperation; similar strength but more conversational.)
|
urge (Suggests strong encouragement without always implying as much emotion or desperation.)
Contrari
order (To tell someone to do something in a commanding way, without the emotional pleading implied by "implore".)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To ask someone very strongly and with deep feeling to do or not do something.
To ask someone very seriously and emotionally to do or not do something.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
könyörög
B2
Schema d'uso:
to implore [someone] for [something]
The prisoner fell to his knees and implored mercy from the judge.
A fogoly térdre rogyott, és irgalomért könyörgött a bírónak.
She wrote to the board to implore their understanding and patience.
Levelet írt az igazgatóságnak, amelyben megértésükért és türelmükért könyörgött.
Victims of the flood implored the authorities for immediate assistance.
He implored her forgiveness for what he had done.
The charity implored support from the public during the winter months.
Esempi per chi studia
He implored her forgiveness after the argument.
A veszekedés után a bocsánatáért könyörgött neki.
They implored the police for help.
Segítségért könyörögtek a rendőröknek.
The man implored mercy from the court.
She implored their support for her plan.
The group implored assistance from the government.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse the structure and say *"implore for help"* without mentioning who is asked. It is more natural to say *"implore someone for help"* or *"implore help from someone"*. Also, in everyday speech, "ask for help" or "beg for help" is much more common than "implore help".
Significato
Beg for something urgently
Collocazioni
implore forgiveness
|implore mercy
|implore help
|implore assistance
|implore their understanding
|implore his compassion
Sinonimi
beseech (Very formal and slightly old-fashioned, often used in dramatic or literary contexts.)
|
plead for (Emphasizes desperation; common in both legal and everyday emotional situations.)
|
appeal for (More public or official in tone and slightly less emotional than "implore".)
Contrari
reject (To refuse a request or plea, opposite of asking strongly for it.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To ask very strongly and with deep feeling for something important, like help or mercy.
To ask very seriously and emotionally for something such as help, mercy, or forgiveness.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
3
fohászkodik
C1
Schema d'uso:
to implore [a god/deity] for [something]
Kneeling in the dark chapel, they implored God for a miracle.
A sötét kápolnában térdelve csodáért fohászkodtak Istenhez.
The villagers gathered at the shrine to implore the spirits for rain.
A falusiak összegyűltek a szentélynél, hogy esőért fohászkodjanak a szellemekhez.
In his final moments, he clasped his hands and implored the Lord for mercy.
Esempi per chi studia
The woman implored God for help.
Az asszony segítségért fohászkodott Istenhez.
They implored the Lord for rain.
Esőért fohászkodtak az Úrhoz.
He implored the heavens for a sign.
The people implored their god for peace.
Significato
Appeal to a deity for help
Collocazioni
implore God
|implore the heavens
|implore the Lord
|implore divine mercy
|implore the saints
|implore God's help
Sinonimi
pray to (General word for speaking to a god; can be calm, while "implore" suggests urgent, desperate prayer.)
|
entreat (Formal and literary; can be used both for people and deities with a strong pleading tone.)
Contrari
ignore (To pay no attention to a god or higher power, the opposite of turning to them with urgent requests.)
Temi
religion
|emotions
|literature
|communication
Definizione
To ask a god or higher power very strongly and with deep feeling for help.
To call upon a god or higher power with urgent and emotional pleas for help or favor.
Grammatica
Forma base
implore
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɹ/
US/ɪmplˈɔɹ/
Sillabe e accento
im - plore (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plore)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: implore
- 3rd Person Singular: implores
- Present Participle: imploring
- Past: implored
Famiglia di parole
Forms
implores
verb
imploring
verb
implored
verb
Core family
imploringly
adverb
Advanced or less common
imploration
noun
implorer
noun
Espressioni
I implore you
1/ˈaɪ ɪmplˈɔɹ jˈu/
fixed phrase
formal
Very strong emotional request
A fixed phrase used before a request to show that you are asking very strongly and with deep feeling.
Esempi
- I implore you, please tell me the truth.
- I implore you to stay calm and listen carefully.
- I implore you, do not make this mistake.