suppliance
- noun
- /səˈplaɪəns/
- Archaic
:
súplica
- The prisoner’s suppliance for mercy was met with silence from the judge.
Examples
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In his letter, he made a humble suppliance for forgiveness.
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Her heartfelt suppliance convinced the council to reconsider their decision.
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His suppliance for help was heartfelt.
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The teacher received a suppliance from the student.
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Her heartfelt suppliance convinced the council to reconsider their decision.
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The prisoner’s suppliance for mercy was met with silence from the judge.
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In his letter, he made a humble suppliance for forgiveness.
Synonyms
289
2.5
A serious request to someone in charge asking for help
195
3.9
A strong request asking people for help or support
19
5.8
Asking others for money or help in a formal way
8
8.7
A humble request for help from someone in power or from God
7
7.6
A serious, urgent request for help or forgiveness
A strong, urgent request for help
Antonyms
How Earnest
7
7.6
195
3.9
- Archaic
136
2.9
- Formal
61
3.5
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
suppliance = supplicate (semi-transparent) = supplic + ance
Formally derived from the verb 'supplicate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance', but spelling and rarity (archaic/rare variant) make the relation less immediately obvious to learners.
Etymology
Suppliance comes from the same root as supplicate and supplicant, words that carry the image of 'kneeling' when asking for help. So a suppliance is a humble plea, a respectful request made to someone in power.