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propitiate definition

pro·pi·ti·ate (prō pis̸h′ē āt′, prə-)

transitive verb propitiated -·at′ed, propitiating -·at′·ing

to cause to become favorably inclined; win or regain the good will of; appease or conciliate sacrifices made to propitiate the gods

Etymology: < L propitiatus, pp. of propitiare, to propitiate < propitius: see propitious

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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