deprecor

Latin

Etymology

From dē- (away from, down from) +‎ precor (request, beg, call upon).

Pronunciation

Verb

dēprecor (present infinitive dēprecārī, perfect active dēprecātus sum); first conjugation, deponent

  1. to avert or ward off by (earnest) prayer; deprecate
  2. to pray for, intercede on behalf of, beseech

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Descendants

  • English: deprecate
  • Italian: deprecare
  • Polish: deprekować
  • Portuguese: deprecar
  • Spanish: deprecar

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