How Do You Spell PROPITIATE?

Pronunciation: [pɹəpˈɪtɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Propitiate, pronounced /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/, is a verb that means to appease or pacify someone, especially someone who is angry. The word is spelled with the letter combination "p-i-t-i-a-t-e", which is pronounced as it appears. The first syllable, "pro-", is pronounced with a short "o" sound, followed by a stressed "p-i-t-i-a-t-e" syllable. The ending "-ate" is pronounced with a long "a" sound. This word is commonly used in religious or spiritual contexts, referring to rituals or offerings meant to appease a deity or higher power.

PROPITIATE Meaning and Definition

1. Propitiate:

   The term "propitiate" functions as a verb and refers to the act of appeasing or satisfying someone or something perceived as powerful, especially to gain favor or avoid their wrath. It involves performing actions or offering gifts or sacrifices to alleviate anger, hostility, or dissatisfaction in order to establish harmony or goodwill.

   When used in religious or spiritual contexts, "propitiate" often relates to seeking the favor or forgiveness of a deity or divine being by performing ritualistic acts, such as prayers, offerings, or ceremonies. These actions are believed to help pacify or calm the deity and foster a positive relationship between the divine and the humans seeking their benevolence.

   However, "propitiate" can also be applied to human interactions outside religious or supernatural spheres. In these situations, it conveys attempts to mend or address conflicts or disagreements by making amends or offering concessions. By acknowledging one's faults or demonstrating remorse, one hopes to rectify a situation and regain trust or goodwill.

   Overall, "propitiate" encompasses acts undertaken with the intention of softening someone's attitude, minimizing their anger or resentment, and bringing about a more positive or peaceful state of affairs. It revolves around the idea of seeking reconciliation, restoration, or harmony by taking actions that resonate with the party being appeased.

2. To render favourable; to conciliate; to make atonement.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PROPITIATE

• propetuate
• propiate
• propigate
• propriate
• proficiate
• propitteary
• prophitiate
• Proportiate

Etymology of PROPITIATE

The word "propitiate" derives from the Latin "propitiare", which means "to render favorable" or "to appease". It comes from the adjective "propitius", meaning "favorable" or "gracious". This Latin term, in turn, traces back to the combination of the prefix "pro-" (meaning "forward" or "toward") and the adjective "petere" (which means "to seek" or "to request").

Similar spelling words for PROPITIATE

• prophetical,
• prophetically,
• profitably,
• propitiation,
• previte,
• propitiative,
• propitiatory,
• prophetic,
• profitable,
• propitious,
• propitiously,
• provitamin,
• privitera,
• profiteer,
• profitt.

Conjugate verb Propitiate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have propitiated

you would have propitiated

he/she/it would have propitiated

we would have propitiated

they would have propitiated

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we would have propitiate

they would have propitiate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been propitiating

you would have been propitiating

he/she/it would have been propitiating

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will propitiate

you will propitiate

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we will propitiate

they will propitiate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have propitiated

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been propitiating

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IMPERATIVE

you propitiate

we let´s propitiate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to propitiate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was propitiating

you were propitiating

he/she/it was propitiating

we were propitiating

they were propitiating

PAST PARTICIPLE

propitiated

PAST PERFECT

I had propitiated

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been propitiating

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we had been propitiating

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PRESENT

I propitiate

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we propitiate

they propitiate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am propitiating

you are propitiating

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

propitiating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have propitiated

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we have propitiated

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been propitiating

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we have been propitiating

they have been propitiating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it propitiate

SIMPLE PAST

I propitiated

you propitiated

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we propitiated

they propitiated