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supplicate

[ suhp-li-keyt ]

verb (used without object)

supplicated, supplicating.
  1. to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.


verb (used with object)

supplicated, supplicating.
  1. to pray humbly to; entreat or petition humbly.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to seek or ask for by humble entreaty.

supplicate

/ ˈʌɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to make a humble request to (someone); plead
  2. tr to ask for or seek humbly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܱˌٴǰ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܱp·iԲ· adverb
  • ܱ···ٴ· [suhp, -li-k, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
  • ԴDz·ܱp·iԲ adjective
  • ·ܱp·ٱ verb (used with object) presupplicated presupplicating
  • ܲ·ܱp·e adjective
  • ܲ·ܱp·iԲ adjective
  • un·ܱp·iԲ· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of supplicate1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin ܱٳܲ “knelt,” past participle of ܱ “to kneel,” from supplic-, stem of supplex “submissive, suppliant” ( supple ) + -, infinitive verb suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of supplicate1

C15: from Latin ܱ to beg on one's knees; see supple
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Synonym Study

See appeal.
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Gershman called Roberts’ immunity decision “bold and extreme” and reflective of his realization that “his only choice was to supplicate” pro-Trump justices.

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The effort it takes to oppose him is overwhelming and watching the entire Republican establishment willfully deny reality and supplicate themselves to this con man in order to achieve power for themselves is profoundly dispiriting.

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The windows do away with the plaintive or supplicating figures more common to Christian stained glass.

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Namo Buddha, I supplicate the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the three times and ten directions to bestow Their blessings upon Your Majesties.

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From noon to midnight, it is alive with the buzz of crowded restaurants, supplicating panhandlers, weaving motorcycles, and pushy vendors.

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