also: こんぼう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
earnest request; entreaty; solicitation
Formal, polite term for making a heartfelt or sincere request. Often used in business or official contexts.
取引先に協力を懇望した。
We earnestly requested cooperation from our business partner.
彼は上司
He is earnestly requesting a raise from his boss.