Ask
Ask verb - To make a request of.
Usage example: ask the salesclerk for assistance
Supplicate is a synonym for ask in request topic. In some cases you can use "Supplicate" instead a verb "Ask".
Supplicate
Supplicate verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.
Usage example: the minister reminded his flock that God is a being to be obeyed and worshipped always and not just someone to be supplicated in times of trouble
Mutual synonyms
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