importune Definition
- 1to ask someone for something or to do something in a repeated or annoying way
- 2to harass with persistent requests or demands
Using importune: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "importune" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He importuned his boss for a raise.
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The charity workers importuned passersby for donations.
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She importuned him with questions about his personal life.
importune Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with importune
Example
He importuned his parents for a new car.
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She importuned her friend to come to the party.
a person who is persistent and insistent in asking for something
Example
The importunate salesman wouldn't leave until I bought something.
Origins of importune
from Latin 'importunus', meaning 'inconvenient, troublesome'
Summary: importune in Brief
The verb 'importune' [im-pawr-toon, -tyoon] means to repeatedly ask someone for something or to do something in an annoying way. It is often used to describe persistent requests or demands, as in 'The charity workers importuned passersby for donations.' Synonyms include 'beg,' 'beseech,' and 'implore.'
