'Propitiate' definitions:
Definition of 'Propitiate'
From: GCIDE
- Propitiate \Pro*pi"ti*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Propitiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Propitiating.] [L. propitiatus, p. p. of propitiare to propitiate, fr. propitius favorable. See Propitious.] To appease to render favorable; to make propitious; to conciliate. [1913 Webster]
- Let fierce Achilles, dreadful in his rage, The god propitiate, and the pest assuage. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Propitiate'
From: GCIDE
- Propitiate \Pro*pi"ti*ate\, v. i. To make propitiation; to atone. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'propitiate'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adapt,
- adjust,
- allay,
- appease,
- assuage,
- atone,
- atone for,
- calm,
- compensate,
- conciliate,
- conform,
- content,
- cool,
- defuse,
- dulcify,
- expiate,
- give satisfaction,
- immolate before,
- intercede,
- lay,
- lay the dust,
- live down,
- make amends,
- make compensation,
- make good,
- make matters up,
- make propitiation,
- make reparation,
- make right,
- make sacrifice to,
- make up for,
- mediate,
- mollify,
- offer sacrifice,
- pacify,
- pay the forfeit,
- pay the penalty,
- placate,
- pour balm on,
- recompense,
- reconcile,
- redeem,
- redress,
- repair,
- sacrifice,
- satisfy,
- smooth,
- smooth down,
- smooth over,
- soothe,
- square it,
- square things,
- sweeten,
- tranquilize