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impetrate

verb

ˈim-pə-ˌtrāt How to pronounce impetrate (audio)
Definition of impetratenext
as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner since deists do not believe in a Creator who interferes in human affairs, they generally regard as fruitless any effort to impetrate Him for divine favors

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  1. beg
  2. petition
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  • Inside, a speakeasy-style bar room, pool table, and grand piano invite long evenings of conversation, while the deck, sauna, and BBQ beg for one last breath of time spent outside.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of beg
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  • If the 9th Circuit sides with the NFL, the plaintiffs in the class action can petition the appeals court for a rehearing en banc.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In 2025, le perline protested in Piazza Maggiore under a red banner shaped like a bra and petitioned the European Parliament.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of petition
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“Impetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetrate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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