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importune

/ɪmˈpɔːtɪn/ verb · British & US
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What does importune mean?

verb

To ask or request persistently or annoyingly; to trouble or disturb someone repeatedly. To make a persistent or annoying request.

Example

"She importuned him to lend her money, but he refused."

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