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Placate Meaning for Kids

What Does Placate Mean?

Verb

  • To make someone feel better when they are upset or angry.
  • To calm someone down when they are very mad.

Verb

  • To make someone feel better when they are upset or angry.
  • To calm someone down when they are very mad.

Placate — Full Explanation

To placate means to make someone feel better when they are upset. It's like giving a hug or saying nice things to help them feel happy again.

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Placate Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
शांत करना

shaant karna

मनाना

manaana

kannada
ಶಾಂತಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು

śāntagoḷisuvudu

ಶಾಂತಗೊಳಿಸು

śāntagoḷisu

ನಮ್ರಗೊಳಿಸು

namragoliśu

bengali
শান্ত করা

shanto kora

মন খুশি করা

mon khushi kora

Placate Synonyms

appease satisfy appease calm soothe

Placate Antonyms

enrage anger

📖 Placate Story for Kids

The Magic Word: Placate

"placate!"upset or angry, we need a special magic word: It means to calm someone down or make them feel better. Imagine your friend is sad because they lost their toy.Sometimes, when we feel

You can say something nice or share your snack to placate them! Just like in Sowmya Rajendran's stories, kindness and understanding can turn a frown into a smile.

So next time you see a friend who needs cheering up, remember to use your placate magic and spread happiness!

Frequently Asked Questions About Placate

What does 'placate' mean?
To placate means to make someone feel better or to calm them down when they are upset.
How do you pronounce 'placate'?
You pronounce 'placate' like this: play-kate.
What is the origin of the word 'placate'?
The word 'placate' comes from the Latin word 'placare', which means to soothe or calm.
What is the meaning of 'placate' in Hindi?
The word 'placate' in Hindi is 'शांत करना' (Shānt karnā).

Facts & Quotes About Placate

Fact: To placate means to calm someone down when they're upset. It's like giving a hug to a friend who is sad!
Proverb: A soft answer turns away wrath. (This means being gentle can help calm anger.)
Quote: "Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." - Albert Einstein