Associations to the word «Supplication»

Wiktionary

SUPPLICATION, noun. An act of supplicating; a humble request.
SUPPLICATION, noun. A prayer or entreaty to a god.

Dictionary definition

SUPPLICATION, noun. A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service.
SUPPLICATION, noun. A humble request for help from someone in authority.
SUPPLICATION, noun. The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer".

Wise words

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