1. humble requests or prayers, especially to a deity or person in authority
Usage: plural form of supplication

Examples

• The villagers offered their supplications to the gods for rain.
• Her supplications to the judge for mercy were heartfelt.
• The priest led the congregation in supplications for peace.
• Despite his repeated supplications, she refused to forgive him.
• The refugees’ supplications for asylum were carefully reviewed.
• Ancient texts contain many supplications to various deities.