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propitiateto make someone less angry or more favorable, especially by offering something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to make someone less angry or more favorable, especially by offering something

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpɪʃiˌeɪt/

Korean meaning: 달래다, 화해시키다, 호의를 얻다

Korean pronunciation: 프로**피**시에이트

Example Sentences

  • The CEO tried to propitiate the shareholders with a generous dividend.
  • She brought homemade cookies to propitiate her grumpy neighbor.
  • Ancient tribes would propitiate their gods before going to war.

propitiate

VERB

//prəˈpɪʃiˌeɪt//

to make someone less angry or more favorable, especially by offering something

propitiate concept
💡 Concept

a teenager carefully places a beautifully wrapped gift box and a plate of homemade cookies in front of their frowning parent at the dinner table. The teenager has an apologetic, hopeful expression while gesturing toward the peace offerings. The parent's stern face begins to soften as they notice the thoughtful gifts. Their crossed arms slowly unfold and a small smile appears at the corner of their mouth. Other family members at the table watch with relief as the tension melts away. someone making another person less angry by offering something special

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈpɪʃiˌeɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpropiti
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin propitiatus, meaning 'to make favorable or appeased.' This comes from the ancient Roman religious practice of offering sacrifices to calm angry gods and win their favor.

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🎵Rhyme

appreciatenegotiatedifferentiate
appreciate
negotiate
differentiate

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📝Examples

The CEO tried to propitiate the shareholders with a generous dividend.

😄 Fun example

She brought homemade cookies to propitiate her grumpy neighbor.

Ancient tribes would propitiate their gods before going to war.

😄 Fun example

He desperately tried to propitiate his mother-in-law with expensive wine.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

appeaseplacatepacifyconciliatemollify

Antonyms

provokeantagonizeaggravate

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