Defn: The act of imploring; earnest supplication. Bp. Hall.
IMPLORATOR
Im"plo*ra`tor, n.
Defn: One who implores. [Obs.]
Mere implorators of unholy suits. Shak.
IMPLORATORY
Im*plor"a*to*ry, a.
Defn: Supplicatory; entreating. [R.] Carlyle.
IMPLORE
Im*plore", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Implored; p. pr. & vb. n. Imploring.]
Etym: [L. implorare; pref. im- in + plorare to cry aloud. See
Deplore.]
Defn: To call upon, or for, in supplication; to beseech; to prey to, or for, earnestly; to petition with urency; to entreat; to beg; — followed directly by the word expressing the thing sought, or the person from whom it is sought. Imploring all the gods that reign above. Pope. I kneel, and then implore her blessing. Shak.
Syn. — To beseech; supplicate; crave; entreat; beg; solicit; petition; prey; request; adjure. See Beseech.
IMPLORE
Im*plore", v. i.
Defn: To entreat; to beg; to prey.