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supplication

/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/

supplicationnoun

supplications

/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

In his supplication, he asked for forgiveness and guidance.

Dans sa supplication, il a demandé pardon et guidance.

Additional translations

implorationEmploi soutenu ; met l'accent sur la demande pressante et humble.

requêteSurtout dans le sens de demande formelle ou pétition.

Definitions

The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

In his supplication, he asked for forgiveness and guidance.

A humble request, plea or prayer; a petition.

The monks' quiet supplications filled the candle-lit hall.

Synonyms

supplicationadjective

/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an act of supplication.

Translations

supplicatoireRegistre soutenu ; s'emploie pour qualifier une demande ou une prière humble.

She drafted a supplication letter to the governor.

Elle a rédigé une lettre supplicatoire au gouverneur.

Definitions

Relating to or serving as a supplication; used before another noun that expresses a humble appeal or prayer.

She drafted a supplication letter to the governor.

Synonyms