Word of the day
propitiate
1. win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them
“the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices”
verb
/prəˈpɪʃiˌeɪt/
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propitiate
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"No amount of praying could _____ the gods."
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- take
- pacify
- propose
- portent
- appease
- humour
Choose the phrase that uses propitiate correctly
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Find a word related to propitiate
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