supplicating

verb

1. 1

   To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.

2. 2

   To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.

   “to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel”

3. 3

   To address in prayer; to entreat as a supplicant.

   “to supplicate the Deity”

4. 4

   (Oxford University) To request that an academic degree is awarded at a ceremony.