propitiated

[US]/prəˈpɪʃieɪtɪd/
[UK]/prəˈpɪʃieɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to win or regain the favour of someone by doing something that pleases them

Phrases & Collocations

propitiated the gods

propitiated the spirits

propitiated by offerings

propitiated through prayer

propitiated with gifts

propitiated the ancestors

propitiated the deities

propitiated by rituals

propitiated with sacrifices

propitiated for forgiveness

Example Sentences

the villagers propitiated the rain god with offerings.

she believed that the spirits had to be propitiated for a good harvest.

the ancient rituals were performed to propitiate the deities.

he felt that he needed to propitiate his angry boss.

the community organized a festival to propitiate the local spirits.

they offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods for their safety.

to avoid misfortune, she propitiated the ancestors with prayers.

the king propitiated his enemies with generous gifts.

he tried to propitiate his girlfriend after their argument.

the priest performed a ceremony to propitiate the angry spirits.

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