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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.

Words related to supplicate

desire, beseech, pray, beg, solicit, appeal, seek, petition

Words nearby supplicate

suppliance, suppliancy, suppliant, suppliants, the, supplicant, supplicate, supplication, supply, supply and demand, supply chain, supply teacher

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

OTHER WORDS FROM supplicate

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2. See appeal.
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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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