Supplication
noun
A request or prayer to God.
He fell to his knees in supplication.
Often appears as...
- kneel in supplication
- prayer of supplication
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A request for help or sympathy.
The supplication in his voice was hard to ignore.
Often appears as...
- voice of supplication
- tears of supplication
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A request or prayer to God.
He fell to his knees in supplication.
Often appears as...
- kneel in supplication
- prayer of supplication
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A request for help or sympathy.
The supplication in his voice was hard to ignore.
Often appears as...
- voice of supplication
- tears of supplication
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used often in religious settings to express sincere and humble requests to a deity.
The congregation raised their hands in supplication, seeking divine guidance.
Pro Tip 2/3Solemn Tone
Conveys a tone of seriousness and deep emotion; not casual.
In solemn supplication, he asked for his community's strength during hardship.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Gestures
Often accompanied by physical gestures of humility, like kneeling or bowing.
The faithful gathered, bowing in supplication before the altar.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used often in religious settings to express sincere and humble requests to a deity.
The congregation raised their hands in supplication, seeking divine guidance.
Pro Tip 2/3Solemn Tone
Conveys a tone of seriousness and deep emotion; not casual.
In solemn supplication, he asked for his community's strength during hardship.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Gestures
Often accompanied by physical gestures of humility, like kneeling or bowing.
The faithful gathered, bowing in supplication before the altar.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used often in religious settings to express sincere and humble requests to a deity.
The congregation raised their hands in supplication, seeking divine guidance.
Pro Tip 2/3Solemn Tone
Conveys a tone of seriousness and deep emotion; not casual.
In solemn supplication, he asked for his community's strength during hardship.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Gestures
Often accompanied by physical gestures of humility, like kneeling or bowing.
The faithful gathered, bowing in supplication before the altar.
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Quote examples
William Adams
English Explorer
In the end of five years I made supplication to the king to go out of this land, desiring to see my poor wife and children according to conscience and nature.
Quote examples
Mark Fisher
British Writer
What is remarkable about Joy Division is the way they are bereft of two of the mainstays of most other rock and pop: longing and supplication.
Quote examples
William Adams
English Explorer
In the end of five years I made supplication to the king to go out of this land, desiring to see my poor wife and children according to conscience and nature.
Quote examples
Mark Fisher
British Writer
What is remarkable about Joy Division is the way they are bereft of two of the mainstays of most other rock and pop: longing and supplication.
Example 1 of 2
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