Associations to the word «Importune»
Noun
- Suitor
- Beggar
- Duc
- Intimacy
- Torment
- Sway
- Badger
- Petition
- Prostitution
- Chambers
- Majesty
- Humour
- Contrary
- Refusal
- Request
- Wise
- Necessity
- Remedy
- Desire
- Consent
- Curiosity
- Helen
- Gentleman
- Purpose
- Mistress
- Heaven
- Favour
- Complaint
- Stranger
- Buy
- Pirate
- Behalf
- Visit
- Grace
- Answer
- Er
- Consideration
- Cry
- Honour
- Fate
- Wish
- Hide
- Favor
- Husband
- Aunt
- King
- Person
- While
- Fashion
- Affair
- Demand
- Liberty
- Elder
- Friend
Adjective
Verb
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Wiktionary
IMPORTUNE, verb. To bother, trouble, irritate.
IMPORTUNE, verb. To harass with persistent requests.
IMPORTUNE, verb. To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
IMPORTUNE, verb. (obsolete) To import; to signify.
IMPORTUNE, adjective. (obsolete) Grievous, severe, exacting.
IMPORTUNE, adjective. (obsolete) inopportune; unseasonable
IMPORTUNE, adjective. (obsolete) troublesome; vexatious; persistent
Dictionary definition
IMPORTUNE, verb. Beg persistently and urgently; "I importune you to help them".
Wise words
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.