im·por·tune 
/ˌɪmpɚˈtu:n, Brit ˌɪmpəˈtju:n/ verb
im·por·tunes; im·por·tuned; im·por·tun·ing /ˌɪmpɚˈtu:n, Brit ˌɪmpəˈtju:n/ verb [+ obj] formal : to ask (someone) for something or to do something in a repeated or annoying way : beg
▪ He stood on the street corner, importuning passersby for help/money. ▪ He importuned them to help.
▪ He stood on the street corner, importuning passersby for help/money. ▪ He importuned them to help.
