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supplication

 

[ ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,300, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.