propitiate
/prəˈpɪʃieɪt/
pro · pi · ti · ate
prə · ˈpɪ · ʃi · eɪt
English Definition
v. appease placate conciliate
Significado en Español
aplacar, propiciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, hòa giải
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Example Sentence
He tried to propitiate his angry parents.
他试图安抚愤怒的父母。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(forward) + piti(request) + ate → to appease, to soothe.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “propitiate”?
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A
Placate
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B
Exacerbate
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C
Confound
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D
Celebrate
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A — Placate.
“propitiate” means v. appease placate conciliate
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ancient people offered rich gifts to ______ their powerful, angry gods.
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A
anger
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B
offend
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C
provoke
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D
propitiate
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D — propitiate.
“propitiate” means v. appease placate conciliate
Common questions about “propitiate”
What does “propitiate” mean?
propitiate — v. appease placate conciliate. In Chinese: 安抚，劝解.
How do you pronounce “propitiate”?
propitiate is pronounced /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · pi · ti · ate.
How do you use “propitiate” in a sentence?
He tried to propitiate his angry parents. (他试图安抚愤怒的父母。)
What are synonyms for “propitiate”?
appease, placate — all close in meaning to propitiate (v. appease placate conciliate).
Is “propitiate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. propitiate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “propitiate”?
pro-(forward) + piti(request) + ate → to appease, to soothe.
