What is another word for supplications?

Pronunciation: [sˌʌplɪkˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA)

Supplications can be defined as earnest requests or prayers, typically addressed to a deity or someone in power. Some synonyms for supplications include entreaties, petitions, appeals, pleas, implorations, and solicitations. These words all evoke the idea of asking for help or assistance in a sincere and urgent manner. Other synonyms that have a slightly different connotation include hymns, benedictions, invocations, and blessings. These words convey a sense of reverence and praise towards a deity or higher power. Regardless of the specific synonym used, the underlying notion of asking for divine intervention or aid is a universal human experience that transcends cultural and religious boundaries.

What are the hypernyms for Supplications?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Supplications

They prayed, too, fervently, and her name was in all their supplications.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Soon, a sack of rice, and a small bag of biscuits alone remained, and even these they would have taken from us, but for our urgent supplications.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot
They also believe in the existence of a spirit of evil, and on some parts of the coast consider his power over them so great, that they address their supplications, and erect, for his especial service, small mud huts, usually of a conical shape, built under the shade of some stately palm or wild fig-tree, in one of the most inviting spots to be found.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham

Famous quotes with Supplications

  • Plant diseases, drought, desolation, despair were recurrent catastrophes during the ages - and the ancient remedies: supplications to supernatural spirits or gods.
    Norman Borlaug

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