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Meaning of supplications
The primary meaning of "supplications" refers to humble and earnest requests or prayers, often for a specific need or benefit.
Etymology of supplications
The word "supplications" originates from the Latin "supplicatio," which means "a kneeling" or "a humble request"
Historically, the term has been used in religious contexts to describe prayers or requests for divine intervention or forgiveness
Synonyms
prayers
petitions
entreaties
requests
pleas
supplicant
invocation
solicitation
imploration
intercession
mediation
appeal
begging
soliciting
importuning
imploring
beseeching
entreating
invoking
praying
asking
seeking
begging
craving
yearning
longing
desiring
wishing
hoping
entreating
imploring
beseeching
entreating
soliciting
petitioning
invoking
Definitions
- The act of asking or begging for something, especially in a humble or earnest manner
- * A request or petition, especially one that is humble or sincere
Usage Examples
- The community came together to offer supplications for the victims of the natural disaster
- * The priest led the congregation in supplications for peace and understanding
Antonyms
demands
commands
orders
instructions
directives
mandates
requirements
insistences
refusals
rejections
denials
dismissals
disregards
neglects
ignores
overlooks
omissions
exclusions
restraints
prohibitions
taboos
bans
vetoes