sup·pli·cate

[suhp-li-keyt] verb, sup·pli·cat·ed, sup·pli·cat·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
verb (used with object)
2.
to pray humbly to; entreat or petition humbly.
3.
to seek or ask for by humble entreaty.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin supplicātus (past participle of supplicāre to kneel), equivalent to supplic-, stem of supplex submissive, suppliant (see supple) + -ātus -ate1

Related forms
sup·pli·cat·ing·ly, adverb
sup·pli·ca·to·ry [suhp-li-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
non·sup·pli·cat·ing, adjective
pre·sup·pli·cate, verb (used with object), pre·sup·pli·cat·ed, pre·sup·pli·cat·ing.
un·sup·pli·cat·ed, adjective
un·sup·pli·cat·ing, adjective
un·sup·pli·cat·ing·ly, adverb

Synonyms
2. implore, crave, solicit, beseech. See appeal.
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supplicate (ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb
1.  to make a humble request to (someone); plead
2.  (tr) to ask for or seek humbly
 
[C15: from Latin supplicāre to beg on one's knees; see supple]
 
'supplicatory
 
—adj

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