supplicate
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sup·pli·cate
(sŭp′lĭ-kāt′)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 supplicāre, supplicāt-, from supplex, supplic-, suppliant; see supple.]
sup′pli·ca′tion n.
sup′pli·ca·to′ry (-kə-tôr′ē) adj.
supplicate
(ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt)vb
1. to make a humble request to (someone); plead
2. (tr) to ask for or seek humbly
[C15: from Latin supplicāre to beg on one's knees; see supple]
ˈsuppliˌcatory adj
sup•pli•cate
(ˈsʌp lɪˌkeɪt)v. -cat•ed, -cat•ing. v.i.
1. to make humble and earnest entreaty.
v.t. 2. to pray humbly to; entreat or petition humbly.
3. to ask for by humble entreaty.
[1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin supplicātus, past participle of supplicāre, derivative of supplex (see supple); see -ate1]
sup`pli•ca′tion, n.
sup′pli•ca•to`ry (-kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i) adj.
supplicate
Past participle: supplicated
Gerund: supplicating
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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" |