supplication
intermediateB2/ˌsʌp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · sup-pli-ca-tion
The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
Meanings
The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
کسی چیز کی دل سے یا عاجزی کے ساتھ درخواست کرنے کا عمل۔
دعاء
duaa
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- earnest supplication
- humble supplication
- supplication for forgiveness
Example Sentences
His supplication received a favorable response.
اس کی دعا کو مثبت جواب ملا۔
Us ki duaa ko musbat jawab mila.
In her time of need, she turned to supplication.
ضرورت کے وقت، اس نے دعا کی طرف رجوع کیا۔
Zaroorat ke waqt, us ne dua ki taraf rujoo kiya.
They gathered for a collective supplication.
وہ اجتماعی دعا کے لئے جمع ہوئے۔
Woh ijtimaai dua ke liye jama hue.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'supplicant' as someone who is humble and kneeling in prayer, asking earnestly.
Imagine a person kneeling with folded hands, looking up while making a plea.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaaraon khwahishein aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for; Many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دعا میں اثر ہے
duaa mein asar hai
There is significance in prayer.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "supplicatio" — a humble request or prayer
First known use: 14th century
The word 'supplication' evolved from the Latin term 'supplicatio,' which means to kneel in humility while requesting something.