Importune
Pronunciation: /ˈɪmˈpɔɹˈtun/
Importune (verb)
- to ask someone many times for something, often in an annoying way.
- to urge someone to do something with persistent requests.
Examples
- Children often importune their parents for sweets.
- He would importune his friends for favors.
Common collocations: importune someone for, importune persistently, importune authorities, importune for change