importune

[US]/ˌɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/
[UK]/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to annoy or trouble someone by making repeated requests;to solicit (a client)
Word Forms
Past Participleimportuned
Past Tenseimportuned
Present Participleimportuning
Third Person Singularimportunes
Pluralimportunes

Example Sentences

She constantly importunes her parents for a new phone.

He importuned the manager for a raise in salary.

The beggar importuned passersby for money.

The salesman importuned customers to buy the latest products.

She importuned her friends to join her in the charity event.

The persistent salesman importuned the client until he made a purchase.

He importuned his boss for a promotion.

The protesters importuned the government for policy changes.

She importuned her professor for an extension on the deadline.

The persistent telemarketer importuned potential customers with repeated calls.

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