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Meaning of importuned
The primary meaning of the word "importuned" is to persistently ask or request something from someone in an annoying or urgent manner.
Etymology of importuned
The word "importuned" originates from the Latin "importunus," which means "troublesome" or "inopportune"
It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe persistent and often annoying requests or solicitations
Synonyms
beseeched
begged
pleaded
petitioned
solicited
urged
pressed
importuned
implored
entreated
requested
appealed
prayed
supplicated
conjured
invoked
exhorted
adjured
besought
solicited
pressured
coerced
convinced
persuaded
prevailed
prompted
prodded
nudged
pushed
driven
motivated
influenced
cajoled
wheedled
badgered
harassed
pestered
bothered
plagued
beset
besieged
assaulted
accosted
Definitions
- To ask or request something from someone persistently or urgently, often in an annoying way
- * To bother or trouble someone with persistent requests or questions
Usage Examples
- The charity importuned me for a donation every month
- * She importuned her parents to let her attend the concert
- * The salesman importuned me to buy the more expensive model