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supplicate
This term conveys a profound sense of submission and desperation, moving beyond a simple request to a state of total vulnerability. It is most frequently employed in religious, legal, or monarchical contexts where there is a stark power imbalance between the petitioner and the authority figure.
Because of its heavy emotional weight and formal tone, the word is rarely used in casual conversation. It suggests a physical or spiritual posture of kneeling or bowing, emphasizing the humility of the person asking for mercy or a favor.
Meanings
Examples
The fallen knight knelt to supplicate the king for a second chance.
I must supplicate the gods for a bountiful harvest this year.
Please do not make me supplicate for my own life.
The villagers gathered at the temple to supplicate for the end of the plague.
He continued to supplicate the emperor despite the cold silence that followed.
I will supplicate to the heavens until my voice fails.
She did not want to supplicate her rival for a truce.
They came to supplicate for mercy before the high priest.