Supplicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplicate

[ ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt ]

^{Context #1}

formal

To make a humble and earnest request; to pray or beg earnestly.

Synonyms

beg, beseech, implore, plead

Examples of usage

She would supplicate the gods for mercy in times of trouble.
The refugees supplicated for food and shelter.

^{Context #2}

religious

To make a religious petition or entreaty, especially to a deity.

Synonyms

beseech, entreat, invoke, pray

Examples of usage

The priest would supplicate on behalf of the congregation.
The monks supplicated for peace in their prayers.

Translations

Translations of the word "supplicate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suplicar

🇮🇳 प्रार्थना करना

🇩🇪 anflehen

🇮🇩 memohon

🇺🇦 благати

🇵🇱 błagać

🇯🇵 懇願する

🇫🇷 supplier

🇪🇸 suplicar

🇹🇷 yalvarmak

🇰🇷 간청하다

🇸🇦 يتوسل

🇨🇿 prosit

🇸🇰 prosiť

🇨🇳 恳求

🇸🇮 prosit

🇮🇸 biðja

🇰🇿 жалбару

🇬🇪 თხოვნა

🇦🇿 yalvarmaq

🇲🇽 suplicar

Word origin

The word 'supplicate' comes from the Latin word 'supplicare', which means 'to kneel down' or 'to beseech'. The act of supplication has been a common practice in various cultures and religions throughout history, often involving gestures of humility and earnest pleading. The concept of supplication reflects the human desire to seek help, mercy, or divine intervention in times of need.