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propitiate

verb (propitiate, propitiates, propitiated, propitiating)

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

Everyday

To make a god, spirit or angry person calm and friendly again, often by gifts or sacrifices. tree →

In the lessons

in myths, people give offerings to gods and spirits to propitiate them

Examples

The sailors gave gifts to propitiate the sea god. tree →
They made a sacrifice to propitiate the angry goddess. tree →
The king tried to propitiate the giant with gold. tree →
Before the voyage, they sacrificed a lamb to propitiate Neptune. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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