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supplicating


Meanings
  • Verb (supplicate), Noun (supplicant)

    A person or entity appealing for help, mercy, or favor, often in a humble or submissive manner.

    - "The supplicant begged for mercy from the king."
    - "The supplicating crowd waited patiently for the president's arrival."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with supplicating
supplicate , collocate , locate , relate , create
Variants
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supplicate , supplicated , supplicates , supplicating , supplication , supplications
Forms
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supplicates, supplicated, supplicating


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'supplicare,' meaning 'to ask for, to entreat,' composed of 'sub,' meaning 'under,' and 'plicare,' meaning 'to fold.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'supplicating' is also used in the field of computer science to describe a process where a program requests resources or services from another program.

  2. In ancient Rome, supplicants would often wear a toga praetexta, a toga with a purple stripe, to signify their humility and need for mercy.


Related Concepts
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  1. prayer: Supplicating is closely related to prayer, as both involve seeking divine intervention or mercy.

  2. petition: Supplicating is also related to petitioning, as both involve making a formal request or appeal.


Culture
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Supplicating has been used extensively in literature, particularly in religious and historical contexts, to depict individuals or groups seeking divine intervention or mercy. In art, supplicating gestures are often depicted in religious paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "supplicating"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person on their knees, with their hands folded and head bowed, pleading for mercy or favor.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'supplicating' with the image of a person seeking help or mercy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Supplicate Under' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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