implore
gb/ɪmplˈɔɹ/ us/ɪmplˈɔɹ/
C1
Engleză
~ 8800
könyörög, fohászkodik
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
könyörög
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
Beg someone to do something
Colocații
implore someone to
|implore you to
|implore the government to
|implore him not to
|implore her to stay
|implore them to listen
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
order (To tell someone to do something in a commanding way, without the emotional pleading implied by "implore".)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
könyörög
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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".
Sens
Beg for something urgently
Colocații
implore forgiveness
|implore mercy
|implore help
|implore assistance
|implore their understanding
|implore his compassion
Sinonime
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".)
Antonime
reject (To refuse a request or plea, opposite of asking strongly for it.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
C2
LITERARY
3
fohászkodik
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Appeal to a deity for help
Colocații
implore God
|implore the heavens
|implore the Lord
|implore divine mercy
|implore the saints
|implore God's help
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
ignore (To pay no attention to a god or higher power, the opposite of turning to them with urgent requests.)
Teme
religion
|emotions
|literature
|communication
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
implore
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɹ/
US/ɪmplˈɔɹ/
Silabe și accent
im - plore (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plore)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: implore
- 3rd Person Singular: implores
- Present Participle: imploring
- Past: implored
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
implores
verb
imploring
verb
implored
verb
Core family
imploringly
adverb
Advanced or less common
imploration
noun
implorer
noun
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.