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Synonyms for imperatively


Grammar : Adv
Spell : im-per-uh-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪv



Définition of imperatively

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Late Latin imperativus "pertaining to a command," from imperatus "commanded," past participle of imperare "to command, to requisition," from assimilated form of in- "into, in" (see in- (2)) + parare "prepare" (see pare).
  • As in compulsorily : adv forcibly
  • As in urgently : adv critically
Example sentences :
  • We imperatively require a perception of, and a homage to beauty in our companions.
  • Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • It existed in America and was imperatively demanded in Europe.
  • Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg
  • “We must not trust him or any of the others,” said Dirk imperatively.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various
  • "I wish to see you—I must speak with you, even if you have retired," she returned, imperatively.
  • Extract from : « The Masked Bridal » by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
  • She let go his arm and imperatively pushed it from her, tossing her head.
  • Extract from : « A Pair of Blue Eyes » by Thomas Hardy
  • Also that it is 'imperatively demanded by the necessities of war.'
  • Extract from : « The War in South Africa » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Go on," he said so imperatively that, with one long breath, Theodora began to read.
  • Extract from : « Teddy: Her Book » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • Now, herr,” he said imperatively: “put your arms round my neck.
  • Extract from : « The Crystal Hunters » by George Manville Fenn
  • The King, then in Hanover, was imperatively sent for home, and had to come.
  • Extract from : « The Humbugs of the World » by P. T. Barnum
  • "One moment, please," broke in the little general, imperatively.
  • Extract from : « A Little Traitor to the South » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

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