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SUPPLICATE

to make a humble entreaty

The meaning of the word supplicate is to make a humble entreaty.

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stem_fromarise from; originate from
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
gradationa series forming successive stages
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light