Associations to the word «Supplicate»

Wiktionary

SUPPLICATE, verb. (transitive) To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.
SUPPLICATE, verb. (transitive) To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.
SUPPLICATE, verb. (transitive) To address in prayer; to entreat as a supplicant.
SUPPLICATE, verb. (intransitive) (Oxford University) To request that an academic degree is awarded at a ceremony.

Dictionary definition

SUPPLICATE, verb. Ask humbly (for something); "He supplicated the King for clemency".
SUPPLICATE, verb. Make a humble, earnest petition; "supplicate for permission".
SUPPLICATE, verb. Ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer; "supplicate God's blessing".

Wise words

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