🙏importuned

verb
/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example Sentences

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

Synonyms

begged, entreated, implored, requested, pleaded

Antonyms

ignored, refused, denied

Collocations

importuned for help, importuned by beggars, constantly importuned

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