Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb supplicate

3 senses of supplicate

Sense 1
supplicate -- (ask humbly (for something); "He supplicated the King for clemency")
       => beg, implore, pray -- (call upon in supplication; entreat; "I beg you to stop!")

Sense 2
supplicate -- (make a humble, earnest petition; "supplicate for permission")
       => petition -- (write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing)

Sense 3
supplicate -- (ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer; "supplicate God's blessing")
       => request, bespeak, call for, quest -- (express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service")