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    suppliant

    suppliant - Dictionary definition and meaning for word suppliant

    Definition
    (noun) one praying humbly for something
    Example Sentence
    • a suppliant for her favors
    Definition
    (adj) humbly entreating
    Synonyms : supplicant , supplicatory
    Example Sentence
    • a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for suppliant

God, please SUPPLY me what I wANT.. a humble request!

supple & pliant mean "flexible". Both together mean "very flexible" i.e., begging like.

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