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Meaning of the word importune in English

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importune

US /ɪmˈpɔːr.tuːn/
UK /ɪm.pɔːˈtjuːn/
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Verb

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something

Example:
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He continued to importune her with requests for money.
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The children importuned their parents for new toys.
Synonym:
beg beseech plead with implore entreat pester harass badger hound nag
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Related Word:
importunate importunity