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supplication

noun

The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
UP
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən

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noun

  1. The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

    “The priest sank to his knees in prayer”

noun

  1. A humble request for help from someone in authority

noun

  1. A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

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The priest sank to his knees in prayer

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