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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.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell placate?+
The correct spelling is "placate". Think 'place + ate' - one 'c', one 't' like Latin placare
Is it placatte or placate?+
The correct spelling is "placate", not "placatte".

Other commonly misspelled words

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