SUPPLICATE


Meaning of SUPPLICATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsə-plə-ˌkāt ]

verb

( -cat·ed ; -cat·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin supplicatus, past participle of supplicare, from supplic-, supplex supplicant — more at supple

Date: 15th century

intransitive verb

: to make a humble entreaty ; especially : to pray to God

transitive verb

1. : to ask humbly and earnestly of

2. : to ask for earnestly and humbly

Synonyms: see beg

• sup·pli·ca·tion ˌsə-plə-ˈkā-shən noun

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