Definition of Supplicate

1. Verb. Ask humbly (for something). "He supplicated the King for clemency"

Generic synonyms: Beg, Implore, Pray
Derivative terms: Suppliant, Supplicant, Supplicant, Supplication, Supplicatory

2. Verb. Make a humble, earnest petition. "Supplicate for permission"
Generic synonyms: Petition
Derivative terms: Supplicant, Supplicatory

3. Verb. Ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer. "Supplicate God's blessing"
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Call For, Quest, Request
Derivative terms: Supplicant, Supplicatory

Definition of Supplicate

1. v. t. To entreat for; to seek by earnest prayer; to ask for earnestly and humbly; as, to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel.

2. v. i. To make petition with earnestness and submission; to implore.

Definition of Supplicate

1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Supplicate

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

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