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propitiated

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.eɪtɪd/

Translations

propitiateverb

propitiated

Past Simple

propitiated

Past Simple

propitiated

Past Participle

propitiating

Gerund

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.eɪt/

se concilierSurtout pour regagner la faveur d’une personne; registre soutenu.

The sailors poured wine into the waves to propitiate Poseidon before their voyage.

Les marins versèrent du vin dans les vagues pour se concilier Poséidon avant leur voyage.

The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the angry gods.

Les villageois offraient des sacrifices pour apaiser les dieux en colère.

Additional translations

propitierEmploi littéraire ou religieux, plus rare en français.

Synonyms

propitiateverb

To appease or pacify someone, often by making concessions or offering something pleasing.

The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the angry gods.

To win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by carrying out a pleasing action or offering.

The sailors poured wine into the waves to propitiate Poseidon before their voyage.