propitiate
pro
prə
prē
pi
ˈpɪ
pi
tiate
ˌtɪeɪt
tieit
British pronunciation
/pɹəpˈɪtɪˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "propitiate"in English

to propitiate
01

to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them

example
Examples
The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods during the drought.
He tried to propitiate his angry boss with a heartfelt apology and a thoughtful gift.
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