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PRECATIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does precative mean? 

PRECATIVE (adjective)
  The adjective PRECATIVE has 1 sense:

1. expressing entreaty or supplicationplay

  Familiarity information: PRECATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PRECATIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Expressing entreaty or supplication

Synonyms:

precative; precatory

Context example:

precatory overtures

Similar:

beseeching; imploring; pleading (begging)


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