Supplication

/sˌʌplɪkˈe‍ɪʃən/

/sˌʌplɪkˈeɪʃən/

[noun]

Supplication

[NOUN]

the act of requesting aid, mercy, or forgiveness from a god or saint

synonyms : prayer

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

synonyms : invocation

a respectful request directed at powerful human authorities like rulers or officials

synonyms : plea

Examples

1. So, our supplications to the Lord continued.

2. That was a sign of greater supplication.

3. At this twilight hour, our beloved nation reverently pauses in supplication to remember and to pray for the many thousands of people who have died from the coronavirus during this past year.

4. And yet I fear our supplication shall fall on deaf ears.