importune
verbDivide importune into syllables:
im · por · tune
How to pronounce importune:
Definition of importune:
- importune (verb):
- to harass with persistent requests
- verb. beg persistently and urgently.
- to press or urge with troublesome persistence
Synonyms for importune:
imploreentreatbesiegebeseechrequireprayconjuresolicitaskbegShow 3 more
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