How do you spell Placate?
Correct spelling
placate
Think 'place + ate' - one 'c', one 't' like Latin placare
Why is placate spelled this way?
From Latin placare, to calm. Someone placated has been calmed — anger soothed by concession or kindness.
Common misspellings of placate
placatteplaccateplaycate
Example
The manager tried to placate angry customers with discount vouchers.