im·plore (
m-plôr
, -pl
r)
m-plôr, -plr)v. im·plored, im·plor·ing, im·plores
v.tr.
1. To appeal to in supplication; beseech: implored the tribunal to have mercy.
2. To beg for urgently; entreat.
v.intr.
To make an earnest appeal. See Synonyms at beg.
Peter gave himself up for lost,
and shed big tears; but his sobs
were overheard by some
friendly sparrows, who flew to
him in great excitement, and
implored him to exert himself.
From The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.