Main Entry: pro·pi·ti·ate

Pronunciation: \prō-ˈpi-shē-ˌāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pro·pi·ti·at·ed; pro·pi·ti·at·ing

Etymology: Latin propitiatus, past participle of propitiare, from propitius propitious

Date: 1583

: to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease

synonyms see pacify

— pro·pi·ti·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun