placate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪkeɪt/
Definition
To make someone less angry or hostile, often by making concessions or giving in to their demands.
Examples
The manager tried to placate the angry customer with a full refund and a gift voucher.
It was difficult to placate the crying child after she dropped her ice cream.
Diplomats worked tirelessly to placate the warring factions and prevent further conflict.
How to Use placate
- placate someone with something (prepositional phrase)
- To calm someone by offering them something. — "He tried to placate his upset girlfriend with flowers and an apology."
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