English dictionary

supplicate

/'s/@/pl/@/,k/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

ask humbly (for something)

verb.communication

Examples
He supplicated the King for clemency.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make a humble, earnest petition

verb.communication

Examples
Supplicate for permission.

Source: WordNet 3.0
ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer

verb.communication

Examples
Supplicate God's blessing.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To entreat for; to seek by earnest prayer; to ask for earnestly and humbly; as, to <i>supplicate</i> blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make petition with earnestness and submission; to implore.

verb

Source: webster1913