verb
- past tense of propitiate; to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Usage: formal
Examples
- The CEO propitiated angry shareholders with promises of higher dividends.
- Ancient peoples propitiated their gods with elaborate sacrifices.
- She propitiated her upset friend by apologizing sincerely.
- The company propitiated environmental groups by funding conservation projects.
- He propitiated his critics by addressing their main concerns.
- The diplomat propitiated both sides in the conflict through careful negotiation.