Pronunciation: /ˈsəˌplaɪənt/
noun a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
A1 The suppliant begged for mercy from the king.
A2 The suppliant knelt before the judge, pleading for leniency.
B1 The suppliant submitted a formal request for assistance to the organization.
B2 The suppliant's heartfelt plea moved the council to reconsider their decision.
C1 The suppliant's eloquent appeal swayed the jury in his favor.
C2 The suppliant's petition for clemency was met with empathy and understanding.
adjective making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority
A1 The suppliant dog wagged its tail, asking for a treat.
A2 She approached the suppliant child with a kind smile, offering help.
B1 The suppliant employee pleaded with the boss for more time to complete the project.
B2 The suppliant student humbly requested an extension on the deadline for the assignment.
C1 The suppliant petitioner submitted a formal request to the court for a hearing.
C2 The suppliant diplomat appealed to the foreign government for assistance in the peace negotiations.
formal The suppliant knelt before the king, begging for mercy.
informal She was a suppliant at the charity event, asking for donations.
slang I saw a suppliant outside the club, trying to get in without a ticket.
figurative The artist's brush moved like a suppliant, pleading with the canvas to come to life.
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