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importuned

verb

/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

begged, entreated, implored, requested, pleaded

ignored, refused, denied

importuned for help, importuned by beggars, constantly importuned

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

to change the order or position of something