Supplication: meaning, definitions and examples
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supplication
[ ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən ]
prayer
The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
Synonyms
entreaty, petition, plea, prayer
Examples of usage
- She fell to her knees in supplication.
- The monk's supplication was heard by the divine spirits.
- He uttered a supplication for peace in the world.
religion
A religious prayer or petition, especially one made to a deity.
Synonyms
appeal, devotion, invocation, prayer
Examples of usage
- The supplication to the gods was performed at the temple.
- She offered a supplication for forgiveness.
Translations
Translations of the word "supplication" in other languages:
🇵🇹 súplica
🇮🇳 प्रार्थना
🇩🇪 Flehen
🇮🇩 permohonan
🇺🇦 благання
🇵🇱 błaganie
🇯🇵 嘆願 (たんがん)
🇫🇷 supplication
🇪🇸 súplica
🇹🇷 yalvarma
🇰🇷 탄원
🇸🇦 تضرع
🇨🇿 prosbě
🇸🇰 prosbou
🇨🇳 恳求 (kěnqiú)
🇸🇮 prošnja
🇮🇸 bæn
🇰🇿 жалыну
🇬🇪 ვედრება
🇦🇿 yalvarış
🇲🇽 súplica
Word origin
The word 'supplication' originates from the Latin word 'supplicatio', which means a humble prayer or entreaty. It has been used in various religious and spiritual contexts throughout history, reflecting the human desire to seek divine intervention or assistance through earnest requests or petitions.
See also: supplicant, supplicating.