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precatory

/ˈprɛk.ə.tɔːr.i/

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adjective

/ˈprɛk.ə.tɔːr.i/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее 'выражающий пожелание или просьбу', в настоящее время редко используется в современном английском языке.

An adjective meaning 'expressing a wish or request,' now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Expressing entreaty or supplicationC2formal

    Relating to or expressing a plea, request, or earnest prayer.

    ruУмоляющий

    • The letter had a precatory tone, begging for forgiveness.
    • Her precatory words moved the audience to tears.
    • He offered a precatory prayer for peace.

    Synonymsimploringpetitionarypleadingprecativesuppliantsupplicatory

    Antonymscommandingdemandingimperative

Forms
  • more precatory comparative form
  • most precatory superlative form