as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the minister reminded his flock that God is a being to be obeyed and worshipped always and not just someone to be supplicated in times of trouble
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No franchise in football, and few in sports, have begged more patience from fans with so little payback across so much time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Months later, my friends begged me to go to a party that same guy was hosting.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The bill says a decision by county commissioners to impose a sales tax could be petitioned to an election.—
Joshua Haiar & Seth Tupper,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The woman, who is listed as a current or former girlfriend of Fleming’s, first petitioned for a court order against him in January 2025, alleging that Fleming had grabbed her by her scarf and used it to choke her, and threatened her for spreading rumors about him.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Supplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplicated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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