pɪˌtreɪt verb (used with object), im·pe·trat·ed, im·pe·trat·ing.
1.
to obtain by entreaty.
2.
to entreat; ask for.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to supplicate or entreat for, esp by prayer |
| 2. | to obtain by prayer |
| [C16: from Latin impetrāre to procure by entreaty, from -petrāre, from patrāre to bring to pass, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin pater a father] | |
| impe'tration | |
| —n | |
| 'impetrative | |
| —adj | |
| 'impetrator | |
| —n | |
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