SUPPLICATING Meaning and
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Supplicating refers to the act of making a humble and sincere request or plea to someone in a position of authority or power, often accompanied by a sense of urgency or desperation. This term derives from the Latin word "supplicare," meaning "to kneel down" or "to beg earnestly." It suggests a humble and sometimes symbolic physical posture, as if kneeling or prostrating oneself before someone.
The act of supplicating typically involves imploring or beseeching the person being addressed, expressing one's need or desire in a respectful and heartfelt manner. It can involve fervently asking for forgiveness, mercy, or assistance, often seen as a means of submitting oneself to another's favor or goodwill. Supplication might be made before a deity, a monarch, or someone believed to possess authority or influence, such as a judge or employer.
Supplicating may also connote a sense of importunity, suggesting an insistence or persistence in one's pleas. This persistent appeal can sometimes be seen as an act of submission, with the supplicant recognizing their dependence on the mercy or kindness of the person being addressed.
Overall, supplicating reflects a genuine and sincere yearning for help, guidance, or favor, often conveying a sense of humility and reverence towards the recipient of the plea or request.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SUPPLICATING
Etymology of SUPPLICATING
The word "supplicating" is derived from the Latin word "supplicare", which can be further traced back to the combination of two Latin words: "sub" (meaning "under" or "near") and "plica" (meaning "fold" or "pleat").
In ancient Rome, supplicare referred to the act of bending the knees and pleading or making a humble entreaty. It was often accompanied by folding one's hands or clasping them together in a gesture of submission. Over time, this gesture and the accompanying action of pleading or praying came to be associated with the verb "supplicare".
From Latin, the word supplicare was later borrowed into Old French as "supplicier", which ultimately gave rise to the Middle English term "supplien" or "suppleen".
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