verb
- to ask for something humbly and earnestly, especially by praying
Usage: formal
Examples
- The prisoner supplicates the judge for mercy.
- She supplicates God for guidance in her decision.
- The villagers supplicate the king to reduce their taxes.
- He supplicates his parents to forgive his mistakes.
- The congregation supplicates for peace in their prayers.
- The defendant supplicates the court for a lighter sentence.