(1):
(v. i.) To become soft and pliant.
(2):
(a.) Yielding compliant; not obstinate; submissive to guidance; as, a supple horse.
(3):
(a.) Bending to the humor of others; flattering; fawning; obsequious.
(4):
(a.) Pliant; flexible; easily bent; as, supple joints; supple fingers.
(5):
(v. t.) To make soft and pliant; to render flexible; as, to supple leather.
(6):
(v. t.) To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.