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supplicant

I

noun

1. one praying humbly for something

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a suppliant for her favors

• Syn: ↑petitioner, ↑suppliant, ↑requester

• Derivationally related forms: ↑supplicate, ↑supplicate (for: ↑suppliant)

• Hypernyms: ↑applicant, ↑applier

• Hyponyms: ↑besieger, ↑postulant, ↑solicitor, ↑canvasser

2. someone who prays to God

• Syn: ↑prayer

• Derivationally related forms: ↑pray (for: ↑prayer)

• Hypernyms: ↑religious person

• Hyponyms: ↑beadsman, ↑bedesman

II

adjective

humbly entreating

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a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness

• Syn: ↑suppliant, ↑supplicatory

• Similar to: ↑beseeching, ↑pleading, ↑imploring

• Derivationally related forms: ↑supplicate (for: ↑supplicatory), ↑supplicate

Useful english dictionary. 2012.