Supplication

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of supplication

noun a humble request, prayer, or petition

Example Sentences

A1 She whispered a supplication before going to bed.

A2 The beggar's supplication for food touched the hearts of passersby.

B1 The monk's supplication for peace echoed through the monastery.

B2 The supplication of the villagers for aid was heard by the government.

C1 His supplication to the court for justice was met with skepticism.

C2 The supplication of the devotees at the temple was filled with devotion and faith.

Examples of supplication in a Sentence

formal The monk knelt in supplication, praying for peace and enlightenment.

informal She whispered a quick supplication before blowing out the birthday candles.

slang I threw up a supplication to the universe, hoping for some good luck.

figurative His supplication for forgiveness fell on deaf ears as she refused to forgive him.

Grammatical Forms of supplication

past tense

supplicated

plural

supplications

comparative

more supplicatory

superlative

most supplicatory

present tense

supplicates

future tense

will supplicate

perfect tense

has supplicated

continuous tense

is supplicating

singular

supplication

positive degree

supplicatory

infinitive

to supplicate

gerund

supplicating

participle

supplicated

Origin and Evolution of supplication

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'supplication' originated from the Latin word 'supplicatio', which was derived from 'supplicare' meaning 'to kneel down' or 'to beg earnestly'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'supplication' has evolved to encompass not just begging or pleading, but also a form of prayer or entreaty to a higher power for help or mercy.