supplicate

[ suhp-li-keyt ]
/ ˈsʌp lɪˌkeɪt /
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verb (used without object), sup·pli·cat·ed, sup·pli·cat·ing.

to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.

verb (used with object), sup·pli·cat·ed, sup·pli·cat·ing.

to pray humbly to; entreat or petition humbly.
to seek or ask for by humble entreaty.

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Origin of supplicate

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin supplicātus (past participle of supplicāre to kneel), equivalent to supplic-, stem of supplex submissive, suppliant (see supple) + -ātus-ate1

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2. See appeal.

OTHER WORDS FROM supplicate

Words nearby supplicate

Supplex, suppliance, suppliancy, suppliant, supplicant, supplicate, supplication, supply, supply and demand, supply chain, supply-side
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Words related to supplicate

desire, beseech, pray, beg, solicit, appeal, seek, petition, put in for

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British Dictionary definitions for supplicate

supplicate
/ (ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt) /

verb

to make a humble request to (someone); plead
(tr) to ask for or seek humbly

Derived forms of supplicate

supplicatory, adjective

Word Origin for supplicate

C15: from Latin supplicāre to beg on one's knees; see supple
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