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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 | ||
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