Supplicate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈəpˈɫiˈkeɪt/

Supplicate (verb)

  1. to ask someone for something in a very humble and respectful way
  2. to pray to a god or spirit with deep sincerity and respect

Examples

  • They supplicated for mercy from the judge.
  • The villagers supplicated for aid during the drought.

Common collocations: supplicate for help, supplicate humbly, supplicate for blessings, supplicate earnestly

Synonyms of Supplicate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Supplicate

  • when the request is forceful