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Importune Definition & Meaning

importune
verb
  1. beg persistently and urgently; "I importune you to help them"

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Frequently asked questions

What does importune mean?
beg persistently and urgently; "I importune you to help them"
What part of speech is importune?
Importune is a verb.

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