supplicate
/ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/
Group 20Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly GRE
Example in Context
The delegation supplicated the international body for emergency aid, describing conditions that had grown desperate in the refugee camps.
Synonyms
begpleadimplore
Etymology
To earnestly kneel and ask for something.
- supplicare (Latin) — to kneel before
Memory Aid
🍲Sounds like “soup plate”
When you’re STARVING, you SUPPLICATE for a SOUP PLATE of food like a needy puppy!
Visual Association
🙏A person on their knees with hands clasped, looking up earnestly for help or food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “supplicate” mean on the GRE?
supplicate (verb) means “To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly”. The delegation supplicated the international body for emergency aid, describing conditions that had grown desperate in the refugee camps.
How to remember “supplicate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “supplicate” sounds like “soup plate”. When you’re STARVING, you SUPPLICATE for a SOUP PLATE of food like a needy puppy!
What are synonyms for “supplicate”?
Common synonyms: beg, plead, implore.