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supplication

[ suhp-li-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.


supplication

/ ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of supplicating
  2. a humble entreaty or petition; prayer
“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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Other Words From

  • nonsup·pli·cation noun
  • presup·pli·cation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of supplication1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin supplicātiōn-, stem of supplicātiō; equivalent to supplicate + -ion
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Example Sentences

In one of those scenes, a character says supplications with his prayer bead while burying the dead.

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It goes without saying that Ms. Solomon sees a fair share of supplication this time of year.

Possibly, but it will be a polite, even gingerly, supplication.

The expression of his features was calm and composed, and his eyes were raised to heaven with a look of hope and supplication.

He attempts to pray and make supplication—yea, even he endeavours to perform the service.

I have put off the robe of peace, and have put upon me the sackcloth of supplication, and I will cry to the most High in my days.

Wherefore those men carefully watching him, found Daniel praying and making supplication to his God.

Not a single outer sign of fervour: no kneeling, no clasped hands, or other sign of supplication.

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