supplicate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/
Definition
To ask for something humbly and earnestly, often in prayer or by begging.
Examples
They came to the temple to supplicate the gods for good fortune.
The prisoners were forced to supplicate their captors for food.
She had to supplicate her parents for permission to go to the party.
How to Use supplicate
- supplicate for (prepositional phrase)
- To humbly ask for something one needs or desires. — "The refugees had to supplicate for aid."
- supplicate with (prepositional phrase)
- To make a humble request using a specific method or tool. — "He tried to supplicate with a written petition."
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