Meaning of impetrate | Babel Free
/ˈɪmpɪtɹeɪt/Definitions
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To obtain by asking; to procure upon request. transitive
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To ask for, demand. transitive
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.