impetrate

[ im-pi-treyt ]

verb (used with object)

, im·pe·trat·ed, im·pe·trat·ing.

1. to obtain by entreaty.
2. to entreat; ask for.

impetrate

/ ˈɪmpɪˌtreɪt /

verb

1. to supplicate or entreat for, esp by prayer
2. to obtain by prayer

Derived Forms

• ˌimpeˈtration, noun
• ˈimpetrative, adjective
• ˈimpeˌtrator, noun

Other Words From

• impe·tration noun
• impe·trative im·pe·tra·to·ry [im, -pi-tr, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• impe·trator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impetrate¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin impetrātus, past participle of impetrāre “to obtain by asking,” equivalent to im- “in” + -petrā(re), combining form of patrāre “to bring to completion, accomplish,” derivative of pater “father” + -tus past participle suffix; im- ¹, father

Word History and Origins

Origin of impetrate¹

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

Example Sentences

Impetrate, im′pē-trāt, v.t. to obtain by entreaty or petition.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

I have answered already, that their fasting and praying are not to be referred to the days of Purim, which were memorials of their delivery, but to the time past, when, by the means of fasting and prayer, they did impetrate their delivery, before ever the days of Purim were heard of, and as touching alms, it can make no holiday, because much alms may be, and hath been given upon days of civil joy and solemnity.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

Extraordinary fasts, either for obtaining some great blessing, or averting some great judgment, are necessary means to be used in such cases, likewise, extraordinary festivities are necessary testifications of our thankfulness for the benefits which we have impetrate by our extraordinary fasts, but ordinary festivities, for constant and eternal blessings, have no necessary use.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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Related Words

• appeal
• challenge
• claim
• expect
• force
• order
• press
• question
• request
• require
• stipulate
• urge