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Impetrate

/ˈɪmpɪtɹeɪt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To obtain by asking; to procure upon request..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To obtain by asking; to procure upon request.
  2. (transitive) To ask for, demand.
  3. (as a participle) Impetrated.
  4. (as an adjective) Obtained by entreaty.

Example Sentences

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 promise of salvation […]
A slight testimonial, sir, which I thought fit to impetrate from that worthy nobleman, (here he raised his hand to his head, as if to touch his hat,) MacCallum-more.
On the cross He redeemed us with His Blood; on the altar He intercedes or impetrates that we may individually have part in that redemption.
It is striking that the majority of these documents were issued when Dominic was present in the curia, and it is reasonable to suppose that he took a personal interest in impetrating them.
If the one were impetrate after the other , and the suits made by one man , it is hard to think that one man , being instructed in the suit for both , would put the dispensation of less moment in a bull[…]

Synonyms for impetrate

Antonyms for impetrate

Related Words

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What does impetrate mean?

Impetrate means (transitive) To obtain by asking; to procure upon request..

What is a synonym for impetrate?

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How do you use impetrate in a sentence?

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 promise of salvation […]

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