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importuneto persistently ask or beg for something in an annoying way

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to persistently ask or beg for something in an annoying way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmˈpɔːrˌtuːn/

Korean meaning: 끈질기게 조르다, 졸라대다

Korean pronunciation: 임**포**튠

Example Sentences

  • The salesman importuned customers so aggressively that the store manager had to intervene.
  • My cat importuned me for treats every time I opened the refrigerator.
  • The lobbyists importuned the senator with phone calls and emails about the new bill.

importune

VERB

//ˌɪmˈpɔːrˌtuːn//

to persistently ask or beg for something in an annoying way

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💡 Concept

a determined employee leans over their coworker's desk, gesturing emphatically while asking for something. The seated worker tries to focus on their computer screen but looks increasingly frustrated and tired. The standing person has been asking the same question multiple times, pointing at documents and making pleading hand gestures. The seated worker's shoulders are tense and they're holding up one hand in a "stop" gesture while looking away. Other nearby coworkers glance over with annoyed expressions at the disruption. Some shake their heads while others roll their eyes at the persistent behavior. someone persistently asking for something in an annoying way

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪmˈpɔːrˌtuːn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootportun
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin importunus, meaning 'inconvenient' or 'unseasonable.' The word evolved from describing something ill-timed to meaning 'to persistently bother or pester someone.'

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The salesman importuned customers so aggressively that the store manager had to intervene.

😄 Fun example

My cat importuned me for treats every time I opened the refrigerator.

The lobbyists importuned the senator with phone calls and emails about the new bill.

😄 Fun example

Don't importune me for my secret recipe - I'll never tell!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

pesterharassbadgernaghound

Antonyms

ignoreneglectabandon

Related

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