supplication

IPA/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃn/
IPA/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃn/

supplication — noun

  • supplicationsingular
  • supplicationsplural

1. a very humble and earnest request made to God, a ruler, or someone in authority,

1.名詞C1
釋義

a very humble and earnest request made to God, a ruler, or someone in authority, often in a situation of great need or desperation

例句

Karim fell to his knees in supplication, begging the tribal elder to spare his family.

in supplication — describes the manner/position of asking

Amihan and her neighbours are sending a supplication to the mayor for safer roads.

send a supplication to [authority] for [something]

同義詞
  • prayer

    more specifically directed to a deity; supplication is a type of prayer, but prayer can also include praise or thanks without a request

  • plea

    an emotional request made to anyone, not necessarily to an authority or deity; slightly less formal

  • entreaty

    similar formality and humility, but more often used between equals rather than upward to an authority figure

反義詞
  • demand

    a firm, confident request that expects compliance, opposite in tone and attitude

  • command

    an order given by someone in authority, the reverse power dynamic

文法句型

make a supplication to [person] for [something]

in supplication

supplication to [deity]

用法筆記

Frequently used in religious or formal contexts. As an uncountable noun it describes the act itself (e.g. 'in supplication'), while as a countable noun it refers to a specific instance or written request (e.g. 'a supplication').

常見錯誤

❌I sent a supplication to the customer service department.
✅I sent a request to the customer service department.
💡'Supplication' is too emotionally intense and formal for routine service requests; use 'request' or 'complaint' instead.
❌She made a supplication for a cup of coffee.
✅She asked for a cup of coffee.
💡'Supplication' implies deep need, desperation, or a power imbalance; it is not used for everyday wants.