suppliance

noun

ˈsə-plē-ən(t)s How to pronounce suppliance (audio)
Definition of suppliancenext
as in appeal
an earnest request with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above

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  1. appeal
  2. prayer
  3. plea
  4. petition
Noun
  • While some idols wait years to tour internationally as soloists or apart from their groups, Hwasa is seizing the opportunity early to prove that her appeal extends far beyond her home country.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • According to Guy Newton, senior specialist with Bonhams, what adds to the vehicle’s already considerable appeal is the mountain of documentation, photographs, letters, and records cataloging its complete history.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • But on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, their day of worship and prayer turned tragic.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Many religious traditions also include daily practices meant to foster gratitude, and scientific studies have shown that some — like prayer — really do have that effect.
    Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • In Timberlake’s plea deal, he was sentenced to 25 hours of community service and fined $500.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But incoming Republican Chair Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk ally, will likely reject the pleas.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of plea
Noun
  • With that, the church filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office asking for Motown’s use of Melodyland to be canceled and revoked.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The petition lauded the goal of protecting habitat and reducing risk but questioned the need for fences, calling them ugly and ineffective.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of petition
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“Suppliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliance. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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