Supplication (Noun)
Meaning 1
A humble request for help from someone in authority.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pastor led the congregation in a supplication for peace and understanding.
- As part of the daily Mass, the priest included a supplication for the sick and the suffering.
- During the Lenten season, the church community offered a special supplication for spiritual renewal.
- In times of crisis, the synagogue held a special service that included a communal supplication for divine intervention.
- The evening vespers concluded with a supplication for protection and guidance through the night ahead.