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† ˈapprecate, v. Obs. rare.
[f. L. apprecāt- ppl. stem of adp-, apprecā-ri, to pray to, f. ad to + precāri to pray, f. prec-em prayer.]
To pray for, invoke, devoutly wish, to.
1631Donne Serm. vii. 69 All that the Queen and Councell could wish and apprecate to the king. 1674Ch. & Crt. Rome 13 Apprecating Destruction to those of his Family..who should attempt a departure to Popery. |