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.
SYNONYMS FOR supplicate
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Origin of supplicate
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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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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, adjectiveWord Origin for supplicate
C15: from Latin supplicāre to beg on one's knees; see supple
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