supplicate
[ suhp-li-keyt ]
/ ˈsʌp lɪˌkeɪt /
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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Nearby words
- suppliancy,
- suppliant,
- suppliantly,
- suppliants, the,
- supplicant,
- supplication,
- supplicatory,
- supplied,
- supplier,
- supply
Origin of supplicate
SYNONYMS FOR supplicate
Synonym study
2. See appeal.
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supplicate
/ (ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt) /
verb
to make a humble request to (someone); plead
(tr) to ask for or seek humbly
Word Origin for supplicate
C15: from Latin supplicāre to beg on one's knees; see supple
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supplicate
early 15c., from Latin supplicatus, past participle of supplicare (see supplication). Related: Supplicated; supplicating.
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