Definition for "Importunate"

Etymology

importune +‎ -ate
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Importunate - (Adjective)

phonetic : /imˈpôrCHənit/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/importunate.mp3
1. Persistent, esp. to the point of annoyance or intrusion
  • importunate creditors
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of a demand: Persistent or pressing - often annoyingly so.
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of a person: given to importunate demands, selfishly or thoughtlessly demanding.
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Importunate - (Verb)

To importune, or to obtain by importunity.
  • All which notwithstanding, I obtained licence at length to make my supplication to the noble Parliament house; but I could find no messengers till Sir John Seton went, whom I importunated daily to obtain me favor for my return home again.
  • Is my work ended? The fear of importunating my friends answers, “Yes.”
  • It is the concrete that impresses, that importunates until it influences—in writing as in everything else.
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Importunate - (General)

1. expressing earnest entreaty; "an importunate job applicant"
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2. (importunately) beseechingly: in a beseeching manner; "`You must help me,' she said imploringly"
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3. To importune, or to obtain by importunity; Of a demand: persistent or pressing, often annoyingly so; Of a person: given to importunate demands, selfishly or thoughtlessly demanding
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4. adjective - 1. troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in request or demand 2. troublesome
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5. (adj) continually asking for something, begging
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6. bеzdiriwçü, erikdiriwçü, qadalıwçu
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːnət/
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