propitiate

Meanings

• verb

  Make amends for a mistake or offense, typically by making a payment or offering a gift.

• verb

  Appease (a god or other being) by offering sacrifices or performing rites.

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Synonyms

appease , atone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propitiate
apicate , acclimate , animate , contemplate , delicate , elucidate , fluminate , implicate , intimate , magnimate , mediate , perpetuate , replicate , sublimate

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Variants

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propitiate , propitiated , propitiates , propitiating , propitiator , propitiators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'propitiare', which means 'to appease, to conciliate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'propitiate' is derived from the Latin word 'propitiare', which means 'to appease, to conciliate'.

2. In ancient Roman religion, the god Jupiter was often propitiated with offerings and sacrifices to ensure good fortune and protection.

3. The concept of propitiating gods or other beings is present in various religious and cultural traditions around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. appease: To make (someone) calm or pacify (a disturbance) by removing the cause of discontent.

2. sacrifice: The act of giving up something, especially for the sake of others or for a worthy cause.

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Culture

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In ancient Roman religion, the term 'propitiation' referred to the act of appeasing the gods through offerings and sacrifices. This concept is also present in various other religious and cultural traditions.

How to Memorize "propitiate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine offering a gift or making an apology to appease someone's anger or discontent.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word 'propitiate' with the idea of making amends or offering sacrifices to appease someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'propitiate' is related to the word 'appease' and the concept of offering sacrifices or making amends.

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