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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024im•por•tune /ˌɪmpɔrˈtun, -ˈtyun/USA pronunciation v., -tuned, -tun•ing, adj. v. - to urge with too much persistence so as to be annoying: [~ + object]importuning him for a raise.[no obj]:importuning for a raise every day.
adj. - importunate.
im•por•tun•i•ty, n. [uncountable]continuing importunity.[countable]obnoxious importunities on the streets. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024im•por•tune (im′pôr to̅o̅n′, -tyo̅o̅n′, im pôr′chən),USA pronunciation v., -tuned, -tun•ing, adj. v.t. - to press or beset with solicitations;
demand with urgency or persistence. - to make improper advances toward (a person).
- to beg for (something) urgently or persistently.
- [Obs.]to annoy.
- [Obs.]to press;
impel.
v.i. - to make urgent or persistent solicitations.
- to make improper advances toward another person.
adj. - importunate.
- Latin importūnus unsuitable, troublesome, relentless; see im-2, opportune
- Middle English (adjective, adjectival) 1350–1400
- 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged beseech, entreat, implore, supplicate, solicit.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged plead.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: importune /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn/ vb (transitive)- to harass with persistent requests; demand of (someone) insistently
- to beg for persistently; request with insistence
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin importūnus tiresome, from im- in-1 + -portūnus as in opportūnus opportuneimˈportuner n ˌimporˈtunity, imˈportunacy n |