Supplicating

verb

1. To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.
2. To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.

   "to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel"

3. To address in prayer; to entreat as a supplicant.

   "to supplicate the Deity"

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