obsecratory

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɒbˈsɛkɹətəɹi/, /ɒbˈsɛkɹətɹi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɑbˈsɛkɹəˌtɔɚɹi/

Adjective

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obsecratory (comparative more obsecratory, superlative most obsecratory)

  1. (obsolete) Expressing, or used in, entreaty; supplicatory.
    • 1645, Joseph Hall, The Peace-Maker:
      Oh, that we could at last now entertain that gracious and obsecratory charge of the blessed Apostle of the Gentiles []