supplication

[ suhp-li-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.

supplication

/ ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of supplicating
2. a humble entreaty or petition; prayer

Other Words From

• nonsup·pli·cation noun
• presup·pli·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of supplication¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin supplicātiōn-, stem of supplicātiō; equivalent to supplicate + -ion

Example Sentences

In one of those scenes, a character says supplications with his prayer bead while burying the dead.

From Ozy

It goes without saying that Ms. Solomon sees a fair share of supplication this time of year.

From The Daily Beast

Possibly, but it will be a polite, even gingerly, supplication.

From The Daily Beast

The expression of his features was calm and composed, and his eyes were raised to heaven with a look of hope and supplication.

From Project Gutenberg

He attempts to pray and make supplication—yea, even he endeavours to perform the service.

From Project Gutenberg

I have put off the robe of peace, and have put upon me the sackcloth of supplication, and I will cry to the most High in my days.

From Project Gutenberg

Wherefore those men carefully watching him, found Daniel praying and making supplication to his God.

From Project Gutenberg

Not a single outer sign of fervour: no kneeling, no clasped hands, or other sign of supplication.

From Project Gutenberg