What is the meaning of supplication?

noun

  • A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service.
  • A humble request for help from someone in authority.
  • The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving. )
    • usage: "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
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