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Suppliant

Definition:

Suppliant (noun): a person who makes a humble plea or request.

Suppliant (adjective): characterized by making a humble plea or request.

Suppliant (verb): to make a humble plea or request to someone.

Senses:

1. Suppliant as a noun can refer to someone who is making a humble plea or request.
2. Suppliant as an adjective describes someone or something characterized by making a humble plea or request.
3. To suppliant as a verb means to make a humble plea or request to someone.

Examples:

1. Noun: The beggar stood on the street corner, holding out his hand as a suppliant seeking help.

2. Adjective: The employees approached the boss with suppliant looks, hoping to receive a raise.

3. Verb: She decided to suppliantly ask her parents for permission to attend the school trip.

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