placate
/ˈplækeɪt/
pla · cate
ˈplæ · keɪt
English Definition
v. to appease; calm; pacify
Significado en Español
aplacar, calmar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, xoa dịu
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Example Sentence
He tried to placate the angry crowd with promises.
他试图用承诺来安抚愤怒的人群。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
plac(calm) + ate→ soothe.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “placate”.
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A
Ignore
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B
Annoy
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C
Astonish
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D
Calm
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D — Calm.
“placate” means v. to appease; calm; pacify
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The manager offered a free meal to ______ the deeply unhappy diners.
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A
enrage
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B
provoke
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C
placate
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D
annoy
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C — placate.
“placate” means v. to appease; calm; pacify
Common questions about “placate”
What does “placate” mean?
placate — v. to appease; calm; pacify. In Chinese: 安抚；抚慰.
How do you pronounce “placate”?
placate is pronounced /ˈplækeɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pla · cate.
How do you use “placate” in a sentence?
He tried to placate the angry crowd with promises. (他试图用承诺来安抚愤怒的人群。)
What are synonyms for “placate”?
appease, pacify — all close in meaning to placate (v. to appease; calm; pacify).
Is “placate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. placate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “placate”?
plac(calm) + ate→ soothe.
