Simple Definition of propitiate

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propitiate

verb

proʊˈpɪʃiˌeɪt

propitiates; propitiated; propitiating

formal : to make (someone) pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired : appease

He made an offering to propitiate the angry gods.

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