as in prayerful
asking humbly
knelt in supplicatory prayer
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Recent Examples of supplicatory
In Moscow, officials are playing down Putin’s supplicatory position.
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Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2023
Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplicatory
prayerful
Adjective
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This unified prayerful approach not only strengthens the Catholic Church but fosters greater global harmony, embodying the broader Christian commitment to love, respect, and reconciliation.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2025
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The cardinals gather in the Vatican for discussions and prayerful deliberation before entering the conclave, where the voting takes place.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Supplicatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplicatory. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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