supplicating
verb
Definitions
To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.
To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.
Example: to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel
To address in prayer; to entreat as a supplicant.
Example: to supplicate the Deity
(Oxford University) To request that an academic degree is awarded at a ceremony.