implored

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The aid of Egypt was implored, and certain promises of support and assistance received, in part from Tehrak, in part from Shabatok and other native rulers of nomes and cities.

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  1. transitive verb To appeal to in supplication; beseech: implored the tribunal to have mercy.
  2. transitive verb To beg for urgently; entreat.
  3. intransitive verb To make an earnest appeal. See Synonyms at beg.

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