sup·pli·cate (s p l -k t )v. sup·pli·cat·ed, sup·pli·cat·ing, sup·pli·cates v.tr. 1. To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying. 2. To make a humble entreaty to; beseech. v.intr. To make a humble, earnest petition; beg. [Middle English supplicaten, from Latin supplic re, supplict-, from supplex, supplic-, suppliant; see supple.]sup pli·cation n.sup pli·ca·tory (-k -tôr , -t r) adj. |
supplicate [ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt]
vb
1. to make a humble request to (someone); plead
2. (tr) to ask for or seek humbly
[from Latin supplicāre to beg on one's knees; see supple]
supplicatory adj
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| Verb | 1. | supplicate - ask humbly (for something); "He supplicated the King for clemency" supplicate - ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer; "supplicate God's blessing" supplicate - make a humble, earnest petition; "supplicate for permission" |
| 2. | supplicate - make a humble, earnest petition; "supplicate for permission" petition - write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing supplicate - ask humbly (for something); "He supplicated the King for clemency" | |
| 3. | supplicate - ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer; "supplicate God's blessing" call for, request, bespeak, quest - express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service" supplicate - ask humbly (for something); "He supplicated the King for clemency" |
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