supplicate

verb
UK: /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/
US: /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/

  1. To ask for something in a humble and earnest way, often involving prayer.

    1. I supplicate for your forgiveness now.
    2. They supplicate to the gods for rain during the drought.

  2. To beg or plead sincerely with someone to do something.

    1. I supplicate you to reconsider the decision.
    2. The defendant will supplicate the judge for leniency during sentencing.

Synonyms

beg implore beseech entreat plead pray
supplicate adjective

  1. Expressed or conducted in a humble or beseeching manner.

    1. Her voice was supplicate when she begged.
    2. He offered a supplicate apology to the offended party.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supplicate" in English means: To ask for something in a humble and earnest way, often involving prayer., To beg or plead sincerely with someone to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "supplicate" is /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ in British English and /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supplicate": beg, implore, beseech, entreat, plead, pray.

Example usage of "supplicate": "I supplicate for your forgiveness now.". More examples on the page.