Meaning Of The Word Propitiate

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propitiate
verb: If you propitiate someone, you stop them being angry or impatient by doing something to please them.

propitiate in American English
to cause to become favorably inclined; win or regain the good will of; appease or conciliate
transitive verb: to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate

propitiate in British English
verb: to appease or make well disposed; conciliate

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