supplicated

verb

past tense of supplicate
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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  1. begged
  2. petitioned
Verb
  • One day, the lion caught the mouse and was about to kill it when the mouse begged for mercy.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Rian begged Macdara to come with him up the mountain overnight, and to not tell a living soul.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of begged
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  • The secretary of state can request a recount if petitioned by a candidate who believes there is an error or a discrepancy in the vote.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One year earlier, Downer had petitioned the court for a restraining order against Markowski.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of petitioned
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“Supplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplicated. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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