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impetrate

[im-pi-treyt] / ˈɪm pɪˌtreɪt /
VERB
beg
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask beseech implore plead pray solicit sue urge
STRONG
abjure advocate besiege canvass conjure crave desire entreat importune invoke nag petition press requisition supplicate woo worry
WEAK
apply to call to obsecrate obtest
Antonyms
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answer reply
VERB
demand
Synonyms
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appeal challenge claim expect force order press question request require stipulate urge
STRONG
abuse apply arrogate badger beg beseech besiege bid charge cite coerce command compel constrain counterclaim direct dun enjoin entreat exact hit implore importune inquire interrogate knock nag necessitate oblige pester petition postulate pray requisition solicit summon supplicate tax
WEAK
clamor for hit up insist on sue for whistle for
Antonyms
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answer deny disclaim reply
STRONG
compliment exonerate free give leave alone please praise release
WEAK
grant offer present supply
VERB
petition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask beg beseech call upon implore pray seek sue urge
STRONG
adjure entreat press request solicit supplicate
WEAK
put in for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer give reply

Example Sentences

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So too may we impetrate of God in prayer the grace of perseverance either for ourselves or for others, although it does not fall under merit.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Wherefore, since we cannot impetrate from the troublers of our Israel that true peace which derogateth not from the truth, we may not, we dare not, leave off to debate with them.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

There is not anything, answered the pope, fitting for you to impetrate of me which I would not most willingly condescend unto; but I find one inconvenience.

From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 by Motteux, Peter Anthony

Cheeta Raibama Chunder Sen,"   So ran the rede in speech of men—   "Foremost of mortals in assent   To creed of Rational Content,   Why come you here to impetrate   A blessing on your scurvy pate?

From Shapes of Clay by Bierce, Ambrose

Objection 1: It would seem that sinners impetrate nothing from God by their prayers.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

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