Importune
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Importune is a verb meaning (transitive) To bother, irritate, trouble.
Meaning
(transitive) To bother, irritate, trouble.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To harass with persistent requests.
- (transitive) To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
- (obsolete, transitive) To import; to signify.
- (obsolete) Grievous, severe, exacting.
- (obsolete) Inopportune; unseasonable.
- (obsolete) Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.
- (obsolete) Synonym of importuner.
Example Sentences
It importunes death.
And their importune fates all satisfide.
But I will no longer importune my young cousin.
To deliberate, be it but in slight matters, doth importune me.
Word Forms
- importunes
- importuning
- importuned
Synonyms for importune
Depending on context, synonyms include importuner, insist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insist, urge, beg, entreat, bother, annoy.
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