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supplicate

The correct spelling is supplicate.

How to pronounce supplicate

verb

IPA: /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/

Say it like: Sup-pli-cat-e

The correct spelling is supplicate. To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech. For example: "to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel"

Usage Examples

to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel

to supplicate the Deity

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.
  2. 2.To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.
  3. 3.To address in prayer; to entreat as a supplicant.
  4. 4.(Oxford University) To request that an academic degree is awarded at a ceremony.

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