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   obsecration

   /ˌɒbsɪˈkreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. earnest pleading or supplication. rare

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin obsecratio(n-), from obsecrare ‘entreat’, based on sacer, sacr- ‘sacred’.

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   The meaning of OBSECRATION is supplication; specifically : a supplicatory prayer mentioning in its appeal things or events held to be sacred. How to use obsecration in a sentence.

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   Define obsecration. obsecration synonyms, obsecration pronunciation, obsecration translation, English dictionary definition of obsecration. n. 1. The act of obsecrating or imploring; as, the obsecrations of the Litany, being those clauses beginning with "By." 2. A figure of speech in which the...

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   noun. Word origin. C16: from Latin obsecrāre to entreat (in the name of the gods), from ob- for the sake of + sacrāre to hold in reverence; see sacred. obsecrate in American English. (ˈɑbsɪˌkreɪt ) verb transitive Word forms: ˈobseˌcrated or ˈobseˌcrating. Rare. to beg for (something) or supplicate (someone); entreat.

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   obsecrate. ( ˈɒbsɪˌkreɪt) vb. ( tr) a rare word for beseech. [C16: from Latin obsecrāre to entreat (in the name of the gods), from ob- for the sake of + sacrāre to hold in reverence; see sacred] ˌobseˈcration n.

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   What does the noun obsecration mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun obsecration, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. obsecration has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Christianity (late 1500s) rhetoric (early 1600s) See meaning & use.

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   Obsecrate definition: to entreat solemnly; beseech; supplicate.. See examples of OBSECRATE used in a sentence.

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   Obsecrate definition: To beg for (something) or supplicate (someone); entreat.

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   : beseech, supplicate, beg. Word History. Etymology. Latin obsecratus, past participle of obsecrare to beseech, pray, from ob- toward, over + sacrare to consecrate, from sacr-, sacer sacred. Love words?

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    May 23, 2017 · obsecration (plural obsecrations) An earnest supplication made in the name of God. Categories: English lemmas. English nouns.

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    obsecration: The act of obsecrating; entreaty; supplication.