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- Dictionaryimpetrate/ˈɪmpətreɪt/
verb
- 1. request fervently; beg for: archaic "a slight testimonial which I thought fit to impetrate from that worthy nobleman"
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Impetrate is a verb that means to obtain by request or entreaty, or to ask for something. Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Impetrate means to obtain or ask for something by entreaty or prayer. Learn the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of this verb in British and American English.
Impetrate means to obtain by entreaty or to ask for something by prayer. Learn how to use this verb in a sentence and its origin from Latin and English sources.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the participle stem of Latin impetrō, from im- + pātrō (“to achieve, make happen”).
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /ˈɪmpɪtɹeɪt/
Verb
impetrate (third-person singular simple present impetrates, present participle impetrating, simple past and past participle impetrated) 1. (transitive) To obtain by asking; to procureupon request. 2. (transitive) To ask for; to demand. 2.1. 1798, Herman Witsius, The Oeconomy of the Covenants, volume III: 2.1.1. But he that would illustrate this, should distinguish between this salvation, already impetrated or obtained, and salvation about to be impetrated; or between salvation, and the promis...
Participle
impetrāte 1. vocative masculine singular of impetrātus
Verb
impetrate 1. second-person singular voseo imperative of impetrar combined with te
impetrate is a verb that means to obtain by asking or to demand. It comes from the Latin participle stem of impetrō, which means to achieve or make happen.
Impetrate means to make a request to someone in an earnest or urgent manner. Find 49 synonyms and antonyms of impetrate, such as beg, petition, appeal, pray, and imply.
Impetrate means to supplicate or entreat for something, especially by prayer, or to obtain it by prayer. Learn the origin, pronunciation, synonyms, and grammar of this verb from The Free Dictionary.
Impetrate is a verb that means to get something by asking for it or by entreaty. It comes from the Latin participle stem of impetrāre, which means to achieve or make happen.
