supplication
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“Two hundred years ago, the Congress of the United States issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation stating that it was ‘the indispensable duty of all nations’ to offer both praise and supplication to God.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
But he added that "when a blessing is requested, it is expressing a plea to God for help, a supplication to live better".
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023
Pilgrims raised their hands in supplication, took selfies or video, and phoned their relatives as they performed the tawaf.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023
A row of dancers bathed in red light kneel before a narrow reflecting pool at the edge of the stage, their arms extended in a gesture of supplication.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022
I washed my hands there, and made supplication to the gods who own Olympos, all the gods— but they, for answer, only closed my eyes under slow drops of sleep.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Vocabulary lists containing supplication
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Grade 12, List 3
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
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