implore

 
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔː/

verb

[reporting verb]
  • beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something: [with object and infinitive]: he implored her to change her mind [with direct speech]: ‘Hold me,’ Ellen implored (as adjective imploring) an imploring look
  • [with object] archaic beg earnestly for: I implore mercy

Derivatives

imploringly

adverb

Origin:

early 16th century: from French implorer or Latin implorare 'invoke with tears'