supplicate

US /ˈsʌp.lɪ.keɪt/
UK /ˈsʌp.lɪ.keɪt/
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smeken, smeekbede doen

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

:
The people supplicated the king for mercy.
Het volk smeekte de koning om genade.
She supplicated for forgiveness from her parents.
Ze smeekte om vergeving van haar ouders.