Suppliant : a person making a humble or earnest plea to someone in power or authority. Follower : a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas. Flatterer : a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely; a sycophant. Admirer : a person who has a particular regard for someone or something. Sycophant : a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.