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supplication

UK
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

supplicationnoun
supplications
pl
UK
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
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.
Synonyms
appeal
entreaty
petition
request
plea
imploration
beseeching
prayer
supplicationadjective
UK
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an act of supplication.
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.
Synonyms
supplicatory
supplicative
pleading
entreating
imploring
beseeching
begging
petitional
humble

Definitions

supplicationnoun
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.
supplicationadjective
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.
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