placate

verb (placate, placates, placated, placating)

«placate» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To make someone feel less angry or upset, often by giving them something or saying something kind. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories, people placate an angry friend, a crying child or an upset customer. In history and myths, people tried to placate gods with gifts. Similar: calm, soothe, pacify.

Examples

She tried to placate her brother with a biscuit. tree →
The shop gave a free gift to placate the angry customer. tree →
Nothing could placate the furious teacher. tree →
Ancient people offered gifts to placate their gods. tree →
He apologised to placate his friend. tree →
The manager placated the fans with free tickets. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Pronounced "pluh-KATE" (UK) or "PLAY-kate" (US). Adjective: placatory. Similar to pacify.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «placate» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«placate» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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