Associations to the word «Supplicate»

Wiktionary

SUPPLICATE, verb. (transitive) To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.
SUPPLICATE, verb. (transitive) To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.
SUPPLICATE, verb. (transitive) To address in prayer; to entreat as a supplicant.
SUPPLICATE, verb. (intransitive) (Oxford University) To request that an academic degree is awarded at a ceremony.

Dictionary definition

SUPPLICATE, verb. Ask humbly (for something); "He supplicated the King for clemency".
SUPPLICATE, verb. Make a humble, earnest petition; "supplicate for permission".
SUPPLICATE, verb. Ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer; "supplicate God's blessing".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy