propitiate v : make peace with [syn: appease]

English

Etymology

Latin propitiare 'make favourable', from propitius 'favourable, gracious'.

Pronunciation

• IPA:/prɒpɪʃieɪt/

Verb

1. transitive datedTo conciliate, appease or make peace with someone.

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