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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.
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Origin of supplicate
synonym study for supplicate
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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