Supplications Meaning in English

word · lemma: supplication

US

ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃənz

suh-pli-KAY-shunz

UK

sˌʌplɪkˈeɪʃənz

suh-pli-KAY-shunz

Definition

Supplications are humble requests or prayers, usually asking for help or guidance, especially in a religious or serious context.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal, religious, or poetic contexts. More intense and intimate than 'requests' or 'asks.' Common collocations: 'fervent supplications,' 'silent supplications.' Rare in casual speech.

• Spanish: súplicas
• Portuguese (BR): súplicas
• Portuguese (PT): súplicas
• Chinese (Simplified): 祈求 - 恳求
• Chinese (Traditional): 祈求 - 懇求
• Hindi: प्रार्थनाएँ
• Arabic: تضرعات
• Bengali: প্রার্থনা - অনুনয় (ধর্মীয় প্রসঙ্গে)
• Russian: мольбы - молитвенные просьбы
• Japanese: 嘆願 - 祈り（特に宗教的な場面）
• Vietnamese: lời khẩn cầu - lời cầu nguyện
• Korean: 간청 - 기원 (종교적 맥락)
• Turkish: yalvarışlar - yakarışlar
• Urdu: التجائیں - دعاگیں
• Indonesian: permohonan - doa (konteks religius)

Example Sentences

Her supplications for her sick child moved everyone.

basic

Many people make supplications during times of hardship.

basic

The priest offered supplications for peace.

basic

He whispered his deepest supplications in the quiet of the night.

natural

Their supplications went unanswered for months.

natural

With hands raised, they made silent supplications together.

natural