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supplicate

/səˈpleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does supplicate mean?

verb

To beg or ask humbly or earnestly, especially for something that one has no right to expect. To entreat or petition someone, often in a formal or official manner.

Example

"The ambassador supplicated the king for mercy on behalf of the rebels."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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