Sentence example with the word 'propitiate'

propitiate

adapt, atone, conform, expiate, lay the dust, make matters up, make up for, pay the forfeit, reconcile, satisfy, square it

Definition v. make peace with

Last update: August 27, 2016


3

All were displaying an amicable desire to propitiate the owner of the castle.   [verb]

2

The smugglers offered bribe to propitiate the police officers and release them.   [verb]

2

He was anxious to propitiate the young woman, whom he admired so ardently.   [verb]

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It was an innocent tentative at saying something agreeable which might propitiate him.   [verb]

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To propitiate my dying mother and earn her forgiveness, I promised to look after my sisters forever.   [verb]

1

Her favour was propitiated by offerings and sacrifices, principally consisting of black lambs.   [verb]

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The expression of his handsome countenance--so childish still through all its athlete's force--propitiated her.   [Please select]

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