51³Ō¹Ļ

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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

/ ˈ²õʌ±č±ōɪˌ°ģ±šÉŖ³Ł /

verb

  1. to make a humble request to (someone); plead

  2. (tr) to ask for or seek humbly

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • supplicatingly adverb
  • supplicatory adjective
  • nonsupplicating adjective
  • presupplicate verb (used with object)
  • unsupplicated adjective
  • unsupplicating adjective
  • unsupplicatingly adverb
  • ˈ²õ³Ü±č±č±ō¾±ĖŒ³¦²¹³Ł“ǰł²ā adjective
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of supplicate1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin ²õ³Ü±č±č±ō¾±³¦Äå³Ł³Ü²õ ā€œknelt,ā€ past participle of ²õ³Ü±č±č±ō¾±³¦Äå°ł±š ā€œto kneel,ā€ from supplic-, stem of supplex ā€œsubmissive, suppliantā€ ( supple ) + -Äå°ł±š, infinitive verb suffix
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of supplicate1

C15: from Latin ²õ³Ü±č±č±ō¾±³¦Äå°ł±š to beg on one's knees; see supple
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Synonym Study

See appeal.
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Example Sentences

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Gershman called Roberts’ immunity decision ā€œbold and extremeā€ and reflective of his realization that ā€œhis only choice was to supplicateā€ 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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