Pronunciation: /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun a humble request, prayer, or petition
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.
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.
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