suppliance

noun

sup·​pli·​ance ˈsə-plē-ən(t)s 

: entreaty, supplication

Synonyms

• adjuration
• appeal
• conjuration
• cry
• desire
• entreaty
• petition
• plea
• pleading
• prayer
• solicitation
• suit
• supplication

Examples of suppliance in a Sentence

with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above

Word History

Etymology

suppli(ant) entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above