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propitiate

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɪʃɪeɪt/

Definition of propitiate

verb

[with object]
  • win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them:the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices

Derivatives

propitiation

noun

propitiative

adjective rare

propitiator

noun

propitiatory

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English (as propitiation): from Latin propitiat- 'made favourable', from the verb propitiare, from propitius 'favourable, gracious' (see propitious)

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Definition of propitiate in the US English dictionary

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