Importune


The meaning of the word Importune is: to request (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something


Examples:

Even after I had politely declined and shut the door, I could hear the salesman continuing to importune me to let him demonstrate the expensive vacuum cleaner.

published by Cierra on 2021-03-21 18:26:09


Realizing that the boss was in one of his rare good moods, I seized the opportunity to importune him for a raise.

published by Diego on 2021-04-09 12:48:45


Sometimes fundraisers will appeal to your emotions to importune for donations.

published by Danette on 2021-10-29 23:11:24


Most politicians importune voters for money as well as support.

published by Kiesha on 2021-11-16 05:25:42


It seems that every week Daniel makes another pathetic attempt to importune Phoebe for a date.

published by Tuan on 2021-06-02 17:48:21


A lack of groceries in the house forced Louise to importune her parents to help her through this hard time.

published by Elizbeth on 2021-09-10 16:38:45


Demetri jumped at the opportunity to importune his neighbors to pitch in and build a playground for the children.

published by Christene on 2021-01-29 04:10:35


We will continue to importune City Council to put a stop sign on the corner; hopefully, it will be taken care of before something tragic occurs.

published by Yoshie on 2021-10-12 09:28:50


Every Christmas, malls are crowded with children who importune Santa for their heart’s desire as they try to convince him that they have been good all year.

published by Treena on 2021-06-07 11:43:38


Even though I importune him to be civilized to my friends, he nevertheless continues to be an incorrigible grouch in their presence.

published by Marta on 2021-09-02 21:33:25


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