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supplication — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • entreaty noun The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
  • plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  • supplication noun The act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.

Senses

supplication is used for these senses in English:

  • entreaty The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
  • plea An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
  • supplication An act of supplicating; a humble request.

entreaty — full definition

  1. noun The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.
  2. noun A treatment; reception; entertainment.

plea — full definition

  1. noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  2. noun Law: a formal statement by a defendant responding to a charge.
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