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Plural
supplications
1
the act of requesting aid, mercy, or forgiveness from a god or saint
- The pilgrim's supplication was filled with tears and devotion.
- The monk spent hours in silent supplication.
- Supplication was part of the daily ritual in the shrine.
- He raised his hands in supplication, seeking divine mercy.
- Their chants were a form of collective supplication.
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2
a humble and respectful request for help or favor from someone in authority
- The villagers sent a supplication to the king for aid.
- His supplication to the court was met with silence.
- She made a quiet supplication for leniency.
- The letter was a formal supplication for asylum.
- Their supplication moved the council to reconsider.
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