Wondrous Words Wednesday: importune
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snowynightPronunciation: ˌ
\im-pər-ˈtün\
Definition:
transitive verb
intransitive verb
to beg, urge, or solicit persistently or troublesomely
adjective
importunate
Example Sentence:
"There were reportedly other calls in which Trump importuned the Ukrainians this way."
— Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 27 Sep. 2019
\im-pər-ˈtün\
Definition:
transitive verb
- 1a: to press or urge with troublesome persistence
- 1b: archaic : to request or beg for urgently
- 2: ANNOY, TROUBLE
intransitive verb
to beg, urge, or solicit persistently or troublesomely
adjective
importunate
Example Sentence:
"There were reportedly other calls in which Trump importuned the Ukrainians this way."
— Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 27 Sep. 2019
