propitiate

Main Entry: pro·pi·ti·ate

Pronunciation: prO-'pi-shE-"At

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing

Etymology: Latin propitiatus, past participle of propitiare, from propitius propitious
: to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : APPEASE, CONCILIATE

synonym see PACIFY
- pro·pi·ti·a·tor /-"A-t&r/ noun