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IMPORTUNE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Importune.

How to pronounce importune:

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Importune - as a verb

Beg persistently and urgently

Example: "I importune you to help them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begimplorepray
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Importune - as an adjective

Grievous, severe, exacting.

Inopportune; unseasonable.

Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.

Example Sentences

"He importuned his boss for a raise."
"The salesperson importuned the customer to buy the expensive product."
"She importuned her parents for permission to go to the party."
"The beggar importuned passersby for spare change."
"Don't importune me for the answer; I will tell you when I'm ready."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPORTUNE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, importune is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPORTUNE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is IMPORTUNE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, importune is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPORTUNE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is IMPORTUNE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, importune is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPORTUNE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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