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Suppliant
01
someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
suppliants
Examples
The refugee knelt before the border guard, a suppliant pleading for entry into the safe haven beyond.
suppliant
01
humbly and earnestly asking for something, especially from someone in power or authority
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most suppliant
Comparative
more suppliant
gradable
Examples
The suppliant pilgrims knelt before the altar.
