How Do You Spell SUPPLICATE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌplɪkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "supplicate" is spelled with two P's and one L. The first syllable is pronounced /ˈsʌplɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced /keɪt/. The stress is on the second syllable. The word means to humbly petition or beg for something. It originates from the Latin word supplicare, which means to beseech or entreat. In the English language, the spelling of "supplicate" has remained consistent for centuries, demonstrating the importance of proper spelling and language preservation.

SUPPLICATE Meaning and Definition

1. To supplicate means to humble oneself and ask earnestly or humbly for something, usually from a higher authority or deity. The act of supplicating is often accompanied by gestures of reverence, such as kneeling or clasping one's hands together. This verb emphasizes a deep sense of need or desire that prompts an individual to beseech or implore the aid, mercy, favor, or blessing of someone or something perceived as more powerful or greater in stature.

   Supplication is often associated with religious or spiritual contexts, where individuals turn to a higher power or divine entity for assistance, forgiveness, or guidance. It can involve a combination of prayer, praise, confession, and expressions of remorse or gratitude. Supplicating is also seen in interpersonal relationships, when someone humbly requests help, forgiveness, understanding, or support from another person.

   The act of supplicating suggests a sense of humility, vulnerability, and dependency as one seeks assistance or intervention. It reflects a sincere and earnest appeal that recognizes one's limitations and acknowledges the need for external aid. The term supplicate may also connote a certain level of desperation or urgency in seeking assistance, often in response to challenging circumstances or an acute sense of need.

2. To seek by earnest prayer; to beseech; to entreat.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUPPLICATE

• dupilicate
• ducplicate
• dupelicate
• dupplicate
• applicate
• dulplicate
• suplicate
• supllicate
• supplocate
• supplicatd
• supplicatte
• supplicite
• unplicate
• Supplicatet
• Supplicaitd
• suplicante
• Supplieace
• sepucplicate
• supplicse
• Applictate
• Supplicatery

Etymology of SUPPLICATE

The word "supplicate" comes from the Latin verb "supplicare", which can be broken down into two parts: "sub", meaning "under" or "near", and "plicare", meaning "to fold" or "to entwine". In ancient Rome, people would often humbly kneel and fold their arms when requesting something in a religious or humble manner. This physical act of folding or entwining the arms was associated with making a request or appeal for mercy, help, or favor. Over time, "supplicare" evolved into "supplicate" and entered English in the 16th century with the same meaning of making a humble request or plea.

Similar spelling words for SUPPLICATE

• supplication,
• supplies,
• supply closet,
• supplicant,
• supplejack,
• supplicatory.

Conjugate verb Supplicate

CONDITIONAL

I would supplicate

you would supplicate

he/she/it would supplicate

we would supplicate

they would supplicate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be supplicating

you would be supplicating

he/she/it would be supplicating

we would be supplicating

they would be supplicating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have supplicate

you would have supplicate

he/she/it would have supplicate

we would have supplicate

they would have supplicate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been supplicating

you would have been supplicating

he/she/it would have been supplicating

we would have been supplicating

they would have been supplicating

FUTURE

I will supplicate

you will supplicate

he/she/it will supplicate

we will supplicate

they will supplicate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be supplicating

you will be supplicating

he/she/it will be supplicating

we will be supplicating

they will be supplicating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have supplicated

you will have supplicated

he/she/it will have supplicated

we will have supplicated

they will have supplicated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been supplicating

you will have been supplicating

he/she/it will have been supplicating

we will have been supplicating

they will have been supplicating

IMPERATIVE

you supplicate

we let´s supplicate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to supplicate

PAST

I supplicated

you supplicated

he/she/it supplicated

we supplicated

they supplicated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was supplicating

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he/she/it was supplicating

we were supplicating

they were supplicating

PAST PARTICIPLE

supplicated

PAST PERFECT

I had supplicated

you had supplicated

he/she/it had supplicated

we had supplicated

they had supplicated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been supplicating

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we had been supplicating

they had been supplicating

PRESENT

I supplicate

you supplicate

he/she/it supplicates

we supplicate

they supplicate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am supplicating

you are supplicating

he/she/it is supplicating

we are supplicating

they are supplicating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

supplicating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have supplicated

you have supplicated

he/she/it has supplicated

we have supplicated

they have supplicated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been supplicating

you have been supplicating

he/she/it has been supplicating

we have been supplicating

they have been supplicating

I would have supplicated

we would have supplicated

you would have supplicated

he/she/it would have supplicated

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