Impetrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪmpɪtɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Impetrate is a verb meaning (transitive) To obtain by asking; to procure upon request.
Meaning
(transitive) To obtain by asking; to procure upon request.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To ask for, demand.
- (as a participle) Impetrated.
- (as an adjective) Obtained by entreaty.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Word Forms
- impetrates
- impetrating
- impetrated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include procure, importunate, infiltrate, pump, sollicit, hustle.
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