English verb: supplicate | |||
1. | supplicate (communication) ask humbly (for something) | ||
Samples | He supplicated the King for clemency. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beg, implore, pray | ||
Verb group | supplicate, supplicate | ||
2. | supplicate (communication) make a humble, earnest petition | ||
Samples | Supplicate for permission. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | petition | ||
Verb group | supplicate | ||
3. | supplicate (communication) ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer | ||
Samples | Supplicate God's blessing. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s VERB-ing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bespeak, call for, quest, request | ||
Verb group | supplicate | ||