pease
What is another word for pease? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To make peace between people or groups who are in conflict; to reconcile them.
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman and Old French forms related to "appease" — it shares the same root as the modern word, just with the prefix worn away over time.
Full origin of pease →Frequently asked questions
What does “pease” mean?
The word “pease” means to make peace between people or groups who are in conflict; to reconcile them. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word meaning to calm someone down or settle a conflict — essentially an older relative of "appease".
How do you pronounce “pease”?
“Pease” is pronounced peez (/piːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “pease” in a sentence?
Here is “pease” used in a sentence: “The elders tried to pease the two feuding families before the wedding.”
What part of speech is “pease”?
“Pease” is a verb.
Where does the word “pease” come from?
The word “pease” comes from Old French. From Anglo-Norman and Old French forms related to "appease" — it shares the same root as the modern word, just with the prefix worn away over time.
How many meanings does “pease” have?
“Pease” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make peace between people or groups who are in conflict; to reconcile them.
