propitiate

pronunciation

How to pronounce propitiate in British English: UK [prəˈpɪʃieɪt]word uk audio image

How to pronounce propitiate in American English: US [proˈpɪʃiˌet] word us audio image

  • Verb:
    make peace with

Word Origin

propitiate (v.)
1580s, a back-formation from propritiation and in part from propitiate (adj.), from Latin propitiatus, past participle of propitiare "appease, propitiate" (see propitiation). Related: Propitiated; propitiating; propitiatingly; propitiable (1550s).

Example

1. The king 's role is to propitiate these gods and maintain harmony among them .

more: >How to Use "propitiate" with Example Sentences