Definition of Supplication

1. Noun. A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service.

Exact synonyms: Invocation
Group relationships: Divine Service, Religious Service, Service
Generic synonyms: Orison, Petition, Prayer
Specialized synonyms: Rogation
Derivative terms: Invoke

2. Noun. A humble request for help from someone in authority.
Exact synonyms: Plea
Generic synonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Prayer
Derivative terms: Supplicate

3. Noun. The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving). "The priest sank to his knees in prayer"
Exact synonyms: Prayer
Generic synonyms: Worship
Specialized synonyms: Devotion, Benediction, Blessing
Derivative terms: Pray

Definition of Supplication

1. n. The act of supplicating; humble and earnest prayer, as in worship.

Definition of Supplication

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Supplication

suppletive
suppletory
supplial
supplials
suppliance
suppliances
suppliant
suppliantly
suppliants
supplicant
supplicants
supplicate
supplicated
supplicates
supplicating
supplication (current term)
supplications
supplicatory
supplied
supplied with
supplier
suppliers
supplies
suppling
supply
supply-side economics
supplying
supply chamber
supply closet
supply line

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