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   Pro·pi·ti·ate

   /prəˈpiSHēˌāt/

   

   verb

   • 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"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as propitiation): from Latin propitiat- ‘made favorable’, from the verb propitiare, from propitius ‘favorable, gracious’ (see propitious).

   Derivatives

   • 1. propitiatory adjective
   • 2. propitiatorily adverb

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   What is propitiate verb?

   • Definition of propitiate verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary propitiate somebody to stop somebody from being angry by trying to please them synonym placate Sacrifices were made to propitiate the gods. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

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   What does it mean to propitiate a god?

   • Propitiation is an ancient word, which we as Christians have in common with other world religions. To propitiate a god is to offer a sacrifice that turns aside the god’s wrath. Anyone who believes in a god knows that they need some way to stay on the friendly side of that god. So they give gifts to the god, or serve in the temple, or give alms.

   Propitiation is NOT About Appeasing the Wrath of God

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   What is propitiation?

   • Do you know what propitiation is, it is God's wrath being poured out on Jesus Christ and God was completly and fully satisfied in pouring His Wrath out on Jesus in our place and this was because of our sins. Jesus need to be betrayed so God's wrath which we deserve would come on His Son and He was our substitue, He took our place.

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   What does propitiation mean in the Bible?

   • the act of propitiating; conciliation: the propitiation of the wrathful gods. 2.In theology, the atonement or atoning sacrifice offered to God to assuage his wrath and render him propitious to sinners. Christ is the propitiation for the sins of men. Romans 3:25. 1 John 2:2. “What is Propitiation? Propitiation is a big word that means satisfaction.

   Propitiation is NOT About Appeasing the Wrath of God

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › propitiatePROPITIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to please and make calm a god or person who is annoyed with you: In those days people might sacrifice a goat or sheep to propitiate an angry god. The radicals in the party were clearly fired to propitiate the conservative core. Synonym.

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   Definition of propitiate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   pro·pi·ti·ate. To gain or regain the goodwill or favor of; appease: propitiate the gods with a sacrifice. [Latin propitiāre, propitiāt-, from propitius, propitious; see propitious .] pro·pi′ti·a′tor n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   See synonyms for propitiate on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), pro·pi·ti·at·ed, pro·pi·ti·at·ing. to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate.

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   If you propitiate someone, you stop them from being angry or impatient by doing something to please them. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'propitiate' American English: prəpɪʃieɪt British English: prəpɪʃieɪt. More. Conjugations of 'propitiate' present simple: I propitiate, you propitiate [...]

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   6 days ago · If you propitiate someone, you stop them from being angry or impatient by doing something to please them. [ formal ] I've never gone out of my way to propitiate people.

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   propitiate meaning, definition, what is propitiate: to make someone who has been unfriendly ...: Learn more.